First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... The hidden plug is accessed through a hole in the back of the block but if memory serves me you can see it through the distributor hole. The purpose of the hole in that hidden plug is to lubricate the distributor gear. If you look at the second last picture on my block page, the hidden plug is underneath the small brass press-in plug you can see. Directly underneath the distributor hole. With a strong light, inspection mirror, and the right angle you might be able to see the plug through the distributor hole. This Does mean pulling distributor out so you have to watch that it goes back in in the same position so rotor is in correct spot. http://www3.telus.net/public/68bird/engine_block.htm
Kelly http://www3.telus.net/public/68bird/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mace Sent: September 19, 2009 1:13 PM To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' Subject: RE: [FGF] engine problems need advise First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Is the hole located in the rear of the engine where the tranny bolts up? Shall I assume if I get oil up to the valve covers, This screw is installed? I am freaking out now being the whole engine is ready to fire up. I dread that I may have to drop the tranny to find out...Is there any sure fire way to make sure that this plug is installed without removing the tranny? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kelly R Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:58 PM To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' Subject: RE: [FGF] engine problems need advise First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... No oil pressure in lifter gallery for sure which will affect entire oiling system pressure and dead engine pretty soon I would think... Kelly http://www3.telus.net/public/68bird/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mace Sent: September 19, 2009 12:51 PM To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' Subject: RE: [FGF] engine problems need advise First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Ok so I did not check for that one...Looks like it is located in the rear of the engine where the tranny bolts up..What is the worst case scenario if this plug was not installed? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kelly R Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:35 PM To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' Subject: RE: [FGF] engine problems need advise First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... About half way down on this page I took a bunch of pics of the infamous "hidden plug". Maybe it will help you. http://www3.telus.net/public/68bird/engine_block.htm Kelly http://www3.telus.net/public/68bird/ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mace Sent: September 19, 2009 12:04 PM To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' Subject: RE: [FGF] engine problems need advise First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Before I go to start my engine...where is this "Hidden Oil Galley Plug" you are referring to? Mace ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.107/2382 - Release Date: 09/19/09 06:03:00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.107/2382 - Release Date: 09/19/09 06:03:00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/>
