What size cam plug do I need for back of block

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  • Full Size Jeeper
    304 AMC
    • Jul 20, 2014
    • 2475

    What size cam plug do I need for back of block

    Picked up a 2 1/8 and it would not go in, bent it up. so I looked it up and found a few people online saying the correct size plug is 2 9/64.that is bigger than the first one I tried. Someone help me out. Maybe I don't know how to put one in, even though I have put in a bunch of expansion plugs over the years. next size down from 2 1/8 would be 2 /764th.
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  • johnsonic
    258 I6
    • Mar 12, 2015
    • 335

    #2
    I used this guy: Crown Automotive J3172313 Camshaft Plug https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009XV0GLK..._HSE9Cb1QZYFHQ

    It’s 2-9/64

    Should note it was for a 360, not sure if a 401 is different.
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    • rang-a-stang
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      • Oct 31, 2016
      • 5509

      #3
      Mine came in a kit. My machinist told me to get a plug kit. I am pretty sure this is the one I ordered:


      It has all the freeze plugs and 4 of the galley plugs (you have to buy 2 more galley plugs). Kit says the part number for the cam plug is 3813084 which Rock Auto also has for $1.09.
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