To put the drain plug back in, yes, I'd use some Teflon(tm) tape.

To install the new freeze plugs, I'd check for a good Youtube video for almost any motor; it's time to check the finish with some fine grit wet or dry and then use a thin bead of sealer. TBH, don't ask me what brand or type; I had a mechanic replace the ones in my Dakota when they rusted out on me.

(That's another thing; at this age, the freeze plugs may be rusting out, so take this as a PM time to replace BEFORE they blow *grins* )

RwP

 

Okay I will look at it more tomorrow morning and look for all the plugs so I can get all the coolant out and okay I'll try to find some YouTube videos of the freeze plug replacement. If I can get about all the coolant out the block shouldnt have an issue with cracking correct ?

 

Sure shouldn't!

Probably won't either ... but I'd rather overdo than find out "Err, I shoulda" later *grins*

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Yeah I don't want to kick myself for it later. I figured just rotate the engine over by hand a couple times also and it should be good for just a few months. After that I'll be putting it in the Dakota.

 

If it was mine, and it was still in a running truck, I would change the oil, and run it for about 10 minutes. This will flush out the old oil and remove the carbon and other contaminates in the oil. Then after pulling it, I would pull the spark plugs and pour a little oil in each cylinder and then rotate the motor. Storing it in a plastic bag is good as well.
I agree, replacing the freeze plugs on a 20 year old motor is a good idea, but could be done when you install it.
What I suggest may be a overkill, but in a lot of cases, 2 months turns into 2 years. If it truly is 2 months, other then preventive repairs that are easy to do with the motor out, such as freeze plugs should be all thats required for 2 months.

 

Oh, one more thing.

If you DO remove the freeze plugs and drain plugs, TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES.

Digitals don't cost much to take *grins*

Post'em on at least one sharing site (attached here; on Facebook; on Photobucket; on Flickr; on Imgur; etc.) Plus make at least two copies where you are (on phone; on computer; emailed to yourself; use Google Drive or OneDrive; etc.)

That way you can verify that yes, you put them back in.

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Well this is going to be one of those two year deals this 5.9 is going in the truck in a few months I already have my nv3500 on the way to put in this week and some other minor things to get for the swap. Unfortunately it's not in a running vehicle so I can't start it but I can turn it over by hand. I've got some stuff I can wrap it in

 

I usually take pics and write notes on things like that so I'll make sure to keep that in mind

 

Also quick question this 5.9 was with an auto and has flex plate on it so I know I need to order a flywheel for a manual for it but do I need to like order a pilot bearing to press into it as well? Or do I need to do something special? Bc I've noticed it's just a hole no bearing at all.

 

I've had some people tell me that messing with the drain plugs on the engine block can turn into a little surprise like with stripped threads and things like this. Is this true?