Cooling Discuss all of the aspects of cooling that you can think of! Radiators, transmissions, electric fans, etc.

Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:28 AM
  #1  
BADMAN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,245
Likes: 27
From: Bellville,Texas
Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 440LSX
Transmission: l460e
Axle/Gears: 3.55 Wavetrac
Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

Currently trying to remove plug in passenger side head between #6 and#8 cylinders for new fan switch. Any idea what size it is? Cannot insert 3/8" extension into it(too big) and 1/4" extension is too small. It has a square head opening. Any ideas on size befor I go look for tools?
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:53 PM
  #2  
hwcoll95's Avatar
Senior Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 587
Likes: 1
From: middle TENNESSEE
Car: 1989 Iroc rebuild
Engine: 355 carb'd
Transmission: 5spd
Axle/Gears: 3:08 pos for a while
Re: Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

dunno,thought it was 3/8"?
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:30 PM
  #3  
Zralou's Avatar
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: Fl
Re: Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

GM uses metric sizing. 3/8 would be around 10 / 11 mm.

Sara Lou
Reply
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 08:35 PM
  #4  
Apeiron's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 20,981
Likes: 11
From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:29 PM
  #5  
BADMAN's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,245
Likes: 27
From: Bellville,Texas
Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 440LSX
Transmission: l460e
Axle/Gears: 3.55 Wavetrac
Re: Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

I ground down a 3/8" extension to fit the plug. Now if I can only get it out. Have sprayed it with PB and letting it sit.
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 05:04 PM
  #6  
IROC212's Avatar
Senior Member
25 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 503
Likes: 0
From: New York City
Car: 1986 IROC
Engine: 355 Tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt 3.27
Re: Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

IIRC I bought a 10mm from snap on. Good luck to you, I tried to get mine out on the stock motor, and never got it out. I even gave it a shot while the motor was out, no luck. I hope you have more luck than I did.
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:56 PM
  #7  
LilJayV10's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,025
Likes: 1
From: Evansville,IN,USA
Car: 89' T/A, 00' Firehawk
Engine: 406 Roller
Transmission: TH700R4 w/2800 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Re: Cyl.Head plug removal for fan switch

They are hard to get out. In the past I have gotten them out with a chisel. I also have drilled out the center and used an easy out.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eightsixseven
Tech / General Engine
2
Dec 16, 2024 01:50 PM
1992 Trans Am
History / Originality
27
May 10, 2023 07:19 PM
RazorN8
Tech / General Engine
4
Jan 7, 2022 11:44 AM
TA8487
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
1
Aug 16, 2015 12:21 PM
3rdgenparts
Interior Parts for Sale
0
Aug 8, 2015 07:09 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:41 AM.