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  1. cucvrus

    Block heater question.

    I don't know what kind you have. I use the GM type and when they are tight they are tight. You don't move them. If you can move yours you may have over tightened it. Or under tightened it. Not sure hard to say at this distance.
  2. cucvrus

    Block heater question.

    You can get it out. It can't go that far. It may take a few attempts but you can get it out. Trust me.
  3. cucvrus

    Block heater question.

    Drill a hole in it. With a cordless drill or an air drill. It will drain out. Wait for it to drain. Use a steel rod and punch the plug into the block. Grip it with a vise grip and pull it out. You will get wet and dirty be careful. It is easy. Be patient. I have just gone and punched the...
  4. cucvrus

    Block heater question.

    If you put one on each side. I would recommend putting in 2 cords. That is a lot of amperage to run thru one cord. I would think one on the center driver side freeze plug would be sufficient. Another trick if you let the defrost switch in defrost position it will keep a bit of the window deiced...
  5. cucvrus

    Block heater question.

    Expansion Plug Applications V8 - 6.2 (379 CID)1993-82 Engine Kit Diesel 557-059 This is the Dorman # for Brass freeze out plugs. It is the only one I seen listed on the 6.2 (379 CID) engine. New Product Hotline - 800-336-3575 I am only going by what I seen on the internet so it has to be truth.
  6. cucvrus

    Block heater question.

    GM Parts dealer offers a nice GM kit for about $40. it fits many engines in including the 6.2 diesel. Piece of cake to install. Just drain the radiator and drill a hole in the left center freeze plug. It will leak out and drain the block coolant. Then screw a side hammer dent puller in the hole...
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