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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 02:12 PM
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Smog Pump Plugs?

Hey guys!!! I have a 1996 Ford F-250 XLT HD with the 7.5 liter 460 in it. I am in the process of removing the smog pump and thermactor air system and I am going to plug off the back of the heads where the tubes connect to. My question is, what size freeze, or expansion plugs do I need, or is there threads there where I could put a bolt in there? I am putting headers on there that are compatible with the egr system, but not the smog system. I know the tubes run to each exhaust manifold so I have to get rid of all the smog system. Any help guys? Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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If the thermactor port size is the same as the carbureted trucks the freeze plug is .666".

​​​​​​​I get them at NAPA and have posted the posted the part number before but don't know it off the top of my head.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 06:04 AM
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The information you seek is in this thread:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...be-owners.html
 
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5/8-11 bolts fit Windsor heads, not 385 series heads.
 
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I don't think the tubes connect to the heads on the big block, it only connects to the exhaust manifolds.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 09:24 AM
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*Carb* engine trucks have both...
not sure if the ? Is about E7 or F3 heads.
F3 I'd assume.
 
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