Freeze plug locations on 4.3L?

[Krunk_Kracker]

Hi all! Looks like a damn nice site here....

I've found this site due to some problems I've been having with my truck this weekend.

I started losing coolant like mad, and found that it's dripping on the driver side from teh area of the motor mount. I can see one freeze plug, but not another....how many are there on the sides of the block?

I've bought new motor mounts.....a rubber one and a steel one...got both incase the situation doesn't permit re-installing the steel one without removing the engine....

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Hammer Head]

two on each side.. just like the SBC. In fact, the 4.3 uses the same freeze plugs.

[Krunk_Kracker]

two on each side.. just like the SBC. In fact, the 4.3 uses the same freeze plugs.
Would someone happen to have a pic of it? I need to know if one of them is directly above motor mount.....

[Mikz86TA]

Jason, isnt there also a block coolant drain plug on the side as well?

[Hammer Head]

If you're refering to a screw-in fitting or plug.. I don't believe so. Not to say there isn't but I have no knowledge of one. Anyone else know?

[Krunk_Kracker]

If you're refering to a screw-in fitting or plug.. I don't believe so. Not to say there isn't but I have no knowledge of one. Anyone else know?
I hope so...I've tried finding images on google of the engine black for references, but can't find anything....

[Hammer Head]

Alright, I found some pix of the freeze plug locations.. I drew some nice red arrows so you can tell w/out a doubt.

[Mikz86TA]

"Sir, after the rebuild do you want the block basic black or chevy orange" (Bubba) "Let's go with powder puff blue" Hehehehe Holy ugly batman! On a side note, it looks like its a good time to do those motor mounts...since one plug is behind it on each side

[Hammer Head]

I don't remember where I found those pix. I forgot I even had them until this mornin.

[Mikz86TA]

I was jus playin' hehehe But that has to be the biggest water pump pulley Ive ever seen! I think it goes on the crank. Can you say..overdrives

[Hammer Head]

Looks like a water pump pulley from a '60s small block.. haha

[Krunk_Kracker]

Thanks guys, it was definitely the one behind the motor mount. :D

[Hammer Head]

mmhmm, no problem