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Re: overheating

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The used engine I bought to replace my junk one was pretty rusty inside. I removed the "freeze" plugs and cleaned it out as well as I could with a hose until the water ran clear.
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Re: overheating

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If yer talking about an FE there is a pipe plug near the oil pan rail, one on each side, that needs to be pulled so all the rust, sludge, and scale can flushed out.

Do it.
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Re: overheating

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thanks guys. Ill look at that. AND DO IT. Guy at work is gonna come by and help me put it all back together again this coming weekend. He has a book and knows a little more what he is doing. Ill tell him about this as well.
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