Expansion plug for way tubes

[wannabewoodworker]

I was reading up on another thread about restoring these machines and Heathicus and JPG both used a automotive or marine expansion plug. I looked for one of those locally and could not find any. Can someone point me in the direction of finding one preferably at a local supplier that I could run down and pick one up i.e. Ace Hardware, Carquest, etc. Thanks guy's I really need one of these gizmos to finish the tubes on my new Mark V acquisition.

[shipwright]

I found mine at ACE in the plumbing dept.

Paul M

[mickyd]

I was reading up on another thread about restoring these machines and Heathicus and JPG both used a automotive or marine expansion plug. I looked for one of those locally and could not find any. Can someone point me in the direction of finding one preferably at a local supplier that I could run down and pick one up i.e. Ace Hardware, Carquest, etc. Thanks guy's I really need one of these gizmos to finish the tubes on my new Mark V acquisition.
Auto parts stores should carry them. They are used to replace the freeze plugs in an engine should they rot / come out. Get the correct size range. Way and bench tubes have different ID's

[beeg]

Did ya try the plumbing dept?

[wannabewoodworker]

Did ya try the plumbing dept?

I did but struck out I will try Ace Hardware tomorrow. Thanks guy's your the best!

[JPG40504]

I was reading up on another thread about restoring these machines and Heathicus and JPG both used a automotive or marine expansion plug. I looked for one of those locally and could not find any. Can someone point me in the direction of finding one preferably at a local supplier that I could run down and pick one up i.e. Ace Hardware, Carquest, etc. Thanks guy's I really need one of these gizmos to finish the tubes on my new Mark V acquisition.
Freeze plug, frost plug, core plug, rubber expansion plug.

Auto parts stores.Hopefully someone working there will recognize one of those names.

If not, pm me and I will send you one. You need to be sure what the id of the tubes is(yes they do vary - 1 3/8, 1 1/2, 1 5/8) model 10 is 13/4 od and 1 3/8 id, way tubes 1 3/4 od and 1 1/2 id and SOME Early bench tubes 1 7/8 od and 1 5/8 id.

BTW Plumbing plugs are not available in the right sizes.

[heathicus]

I got mine at the local True Value hardware store. 1-1/2" worked in both my way and bench tubes.

[thainglo]

Picked mine up at Home Depot for a couple bucks apiece.