Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (1999)
Expansion/Freeze Plug: Service and Repair
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the proper sealing of the plug. If the cylinder block plug bore is
damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
3. NOTE: Oversize plugs are identified by the OS stamped in the flat located on the cup side of the plug.
Coat the cylinder block core plug and bore lightly with Threadlock (R) 262 E2FZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSK-M2G351-A6 and install the cylinder block core plug.
Cup-Type
1. CAUTION: Use care during this procedure so as not to disturb or distort the cup sealing surface.
CAUTION: When installed, the flanged edge must be below the chamfered edge of the bore to effectively seal the bore.
Use a tooling suitable to seat the cup type cylinder block core plug.
Expansion-Type