You could probably pound in another lead plug, but the best way to fix it is
to tap the hole and use a threaded plug with some sealant to permanatly seal
the hole. This will also allow you to remove the plug to clean the galley
should you ever decide to rebuild the head again.
Joe
'75 B Roadster
>===== Original Message From "Lonn Howard" <hoops@owt.com> =====
>Unless you are as clueless as I am, then you can feel free to delete...
>
>Finally got my BGT engine back in the car and all buttoned up. Started
>it up and it ran like a top. Unfortunately an oil gallery plug on the
>manifold side is missing. Don't know how I missed that while
>reassembling everything. (dumb present owner) It is in the middle of
>the block, near the exhaust down pipes. I need to know where to get a
>new plug, or can I beat a plug of lead in the hole? Is this a brass
>plug? It is accessible while still in the car, so all is not lost. I
>can't seem to find it listed in VB, Moss or TRF. It's 1:15 AM now, so
>I'm giving up and going to bed.
>
>Very disappointed...
>Lonn Howard
>'70 TR6 -mine
>'71 TR6 -in my garage
>'70 MGB GT -ours
>'89 Saab Turbo Convertible -hers
>
>"We are but temporary custodians with an obligation of preservation."
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