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Old May 8, 2023 | 11:25 PM
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HI GUYS-i want to run my transmission line to just the cooler in front of the radiator ,so do they sell block off plugs for the radiator if so I need them for my 70 with a 26" radiator thanks for your help bob
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You do not need to plug the holes. They are just a looped tube which runs inside the coolant. If you really feel you need to plug them to keep ear wigs from crawling in there, you can just pick up a couple of brass plugs from any hardware store.
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bought a couple rads with plastic threaded plugs.
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THANKS GUYS-i will. go to the hardwear store
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