Re: EGR exhaust manifold plugs-

I suppose you could get some brass plugs from Ace Hardware.  Don't know 
about expansion rates, so if something cracks, it's on you:)  Probably not
a 
big deal but consider using some anti-seize on the threads.
  Drink

"Bill" <edison@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> Hi-
>
>   A friend has an '88 flatbed with a 454. The AIR lines from the exhaust

> to the intake are shot. We're ordering new parts but we still have to
use 
> the truck. The threads on the nuts which hold the AIR lines in the 
> manifold appear to be 7/8-18 (the 18 tpi is correct but I'm not sure if 
> the diameter is actually 7/8 as a caliper measured it slightly less);
>
>    Anyhow- does anyone know if there is a plug type piece with the
correct 
> threads we can use in these exhaust manifolds until our new lines
arrive?
>
> thanks-
> Bill
>