I took my88 5.8L block down to get cleaned and they pulled the freeze plugs. So i bought a set but after putting in the two freeze plugs in the front and three allen bolts in the back i have an extra allen bolt and small freeze plug where might these go?

 

I think the small plug goes in the top of the lifter valley at the back of the block. I think theres an allen in the back of the block by the flywheel as well. If you don't find them I'll look at mine tomorrow and tell you for sure.

 

thanks for the post. I got the one above the lifters its slightly bigger then the ones in the front by the cam. There are three in the back of the motor that i got by the cam also.

 

I went out and looked at mine. Unfortunately, with it on the stand and where it's at, I can't see it all that well. IIRC, That was all I took out, ( excepting the large ones )- three allens at the back, 2 in the front and one in the valley. I just looked at the set I have and there are 3 small plugs, one valley plug, and 4 allens? I'll see if I can move that thing this afternoon and look it over once more. Maybe someone else will know for sure.
I had a thought, though. I wonder if maybe the 260, 289, or 302 have more plugs?

 

Yeah thats kinda what im figuring too. Becuase i cant find anywhere to put them.

 

There are 3 oil plugs in the front, 2 at the very front, and one in behind the distributor. Also, they kits usually cover various engines, and it isn't uncommon to have extra plugs leftover.