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Old 06-05-2023, 05:35 PM
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Default 56-316 Cylinder head freeze plug removal

Hello all, I am trying to prep my new to me 316 and auto trans for install into my 55 wagon. I need to replace the freeze plugs in the rear of the heads prior to installing into the wagon.
I noticed that due to the gusher tubes, they simply just can't be beaten into the head and then pulled back out , without damaging the end of the gusher tube.
I feel i can peel out the middle of the plugs, and use a hack saw blade to cut down the lip. Any other suggestions?