What do you guys use to plug a Turbo 350.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 06-17-2002, 07:58 PM

to keep it from leaking tranny fluid everywhere when you pull the driveshaft?
I've tried paint can caps, but I need something that fits real snug.
SC

Burlinator · 06-17-2002, 08:00 PM

go to a junk yard and get the end of a driveshaft

superchevy · 06-17-2002, 08:16 PM

Naw, there was something else I've seen to cap it with.
Just got to remember what it was.
SC

71GMC_3/4T · 06-17-2002, 08:47 PM

Measure it and see how close you can come with PVC plumbing fittings. There are all kinds of sizes and if you find one that's close but a little big, you can turn it down on the lathe, assuming you have a metal lathe in your shop...
You might find a cap that fits, or you may have to settle for a chunk of pipe with a cap glued on. All in all, you may spend a couple bucks.

tom hand · 06-17-2002, 08:50 PM

An old yoke off a driveshaft works best, but if you want the cheap route the plastic top off a spray paint can and some duct tape will do the job.

Patrick Sullivan · 06-17-2002, 08:59 PM

Or you could just drain the tranny, your fluid probably needs to be changed anyway..

Longhorn Man · 06-17-2002, 09:13 PM

Duct tape and tranny fluid make for a real gooey mess though.

Mike C · 06-17-2002, 10:32 PM

I have a set of Lisle tranny plugs. Covers darn near every size imagineable.

68 with 350 TPI · 06-17-2002, 11:24 PM

In a pinch I used a ziplock jumbo freezer bag and some rubber bands.

Just a quick fix for changing my U joints.

fast_dev · 06-17-2002, 11:37 PM

next time your at a swap meet check with tranny parts vendors they usually sell plugs for just about everything for about $1 each.

Hooter · 06-18-2002, 01:45 AM

ive used a latex glove and some electrical tape. eventually the tranny fluid eats through the glove

O'l Buck · 06-18-2002, 01:52 AM

I personally use a yoke from a driveshaft, but Caplugs makes a plug that will fit the output shaft and seal on most transmissions, that's what we used to use when I worked at the junkard. They should be available from most any parts house.

Hooter · 06-18-2002, 02:00 AM

those seem to be the best way to go
im going to lordco parts tommorow to buy a couple becuase im gonna be pulling the motor out of the monte

**PICKMUP** · 06-18-2002, 03:29 AM

I like the plastic plugs made for the job...but I had to buy 100 of them! I sell them for $1 ea. minimum quantity 10 if you want me to ship them + UPS.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-18-2002, 10:14 AM

I've always used a driveshaft yoke too. That way I'm garanteed that it wont leak.

superchevy · 06-18-2002, 09:09 PM

Stopped at O'Reilly's today and picked up the set of assorted trans plugs from Lisle Tools. $10.
Thanks for the input. SC

06-17-2002, 07:58 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	What do you guys use to plug a Turbo 350.... to keep it from leaking tranny fluid everywhere when you pull the driveshaft? I've tried paint can caps, but I need something that fits real snug. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

06-17-2002, 08:00 PM	#2
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	go to a junk yard and get the end of a driveshaft __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

06-17-2002, 08:16 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Naw, there was something else I've seen to cap it with. Just got to remember what it was. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

06-17-2002, 08:47 PM	#4
71GMC_3/4T Weapons Of Construction Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,095	Measure it and see how close you can come with PVC plumbing fittings. There are all kinds of sizes and if you find one that's close but a little big, you can turn it down on the lathe, assuming you have a metal lathe in your shop... You might find a cap that fits, or you may have to settle for a chunk of pipe with a cap glued on. All in all, you may spend a couple bucks. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500, 402/TH400 4.10 Daily Driver Lafayette, CO

06-17-2002, 08:50 PM	#5
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	An old yoke off a driveshaft works best, but if you want the cheap route the plastic top off a spray paint can and some duct tape will do the job. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-17-2002, 08:59 PM	#6
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Or you could just drain the tranny, your fluid probably needs to be changed anyway.. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

06-17-2002, 09:13 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Duct tape and tranny fluid make for a real gooey mess though.

06-17-2002, 10:32 PM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,731	I have a set of Lisle tranny plugs. Covers darn near every size imagineable. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-17-2002, 11:24 PM	#9
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	In a pinch I used a ziplock jumbo freezer bag and some rubber bands. Just a quick fix for changing my U joints. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

06-17-2002, 11:37 PM	#10
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	next time your at a swap meet check with tranny parts vendors they usually sell plugs for just about everything for about $1 each. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

06-18-2002, 01:45 AM	#11
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	ive used a latex glove and some electrical tape. eventually the tranny fluid eats through the glove __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

06-18-2002, 01:52 AM	#12
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I personally use a yoke from a driveshaft, but Caplugs makes a plug that will fit the output shaft and seal on most transmissions, that's what we used to use when I worked at the junkard. They should be available from most any parts house. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

06-18-2002, 02:00 AM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	those seem to be the best way to go im going to lordco parts tommorow to buy a couple becuase im gonna be pulling the motor out of the monte __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

06-18-2002, 03:29 AM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,160	I GOT TRANS PLUGS I like the plastic plugs made for the job...but I had to buy 100 of them! I sell them for $1 ea. minimum quantity 10 if you want me to ship them + UPS. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

06-18-2002, 10:14 AM	#15
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I've always used a driveshaft yoke too. That way I'm garanteed that it wont leak.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

06-18-2002, 09:09 PM	#16
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Stopped at O'Reilly's today and picked up the set of assorted trans plugs from Lisle Tools. $10. Thanks for the input. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.