Rear cam plug for 184 bowtie block

[Darrin Christen]

I'm looking for a part number for the rear cam plug in a sbc 184 bowtie block. Are they available from the mail order chains? Thanks

[FED 387]

not sure but you might try a BBC rear plug otherwise I believe most SB2 blocks use 58MM/ 2 inch diameter cams-- also go to a auto parts store that has a good selection of freeze plugs and go thru all of them see if ya can find one that fits--- also might try truck or farm tractor places too

[ron mattson]

I think the dorman number is 555-069 for the shallow cup style.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

I'm looking for a part number for the rear cam plug in a sbc 184 bowtie block. Are they available from the mail order chains? Thanks

The black bolt-in piece? PM me your shipping info and I'll send you one. Should have gotten one with the block.

[Darrin Christen]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

The black bolt-in piece? PM me your shipping info and I'll send you one. Should have gotten one with the block.

Thanks Ed, it's not a bolt in piece. It's a shallow freeze plug type. Jegs has one listed for the Dart blocks that looks just like the one in my bowtie block. I'm not sure if they are the same diameter though.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

Thanks Ed, it's not a bolt in piece. It's a shallow freeze plug type. Jegs has one listed for the Dart blocks that looks just like the one in my bowtie block. I'm not sure if they are the same diameter though.

My Bowties came with a black aluminium plate with an O ring, two small ears for retainer screws, and the Bowtie emblem etched on it.
There aren't two small screw holes next to the cam bore?

[Darrin Christen]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

My Bowties came with a black aluminium plate with an O ring, two small ears for retainer screws, and the Bowtie emblem etched on it.
There aren't two small screw holes next to the cam bore?

Ed, I'm not sure about the bolt holes. I should have the block back from the machine shop at the end of the week. I'll check and let you know. Thanks

[BillK]

Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

I should have the block back from the machine shop at the end of the week.

Darren,
Why not just have the machine shop measure the hole and see if they have the correct plug, if it does not use the plate that is. I keep almost every size in stock and would probably give you one if I was doing the block.

[Darrin Christen]

Originally Posted by BillK

Darren,
Why not just have the machine shop measure the hole and see if they have the correct plug, if it does not use the plate that is. I keep almost every size in stock and would probably give you one if I was doing the block.

The block is already crated up and on its way back to me. I'm sure if I call them they would know which one is needed. I was placing an order from Jegs and wondered if it was something they may stock is the reason I asked the question here. Thanks for everyones help.

[Ed Wright]

Daren, if it has stock size cam journals, and it turns out to have those two threaded holes, this factory piece is a nice heal. It's like a plug with an O ring, made on a flat plate with ears for the two screws. Slicker piece than a drive-in plug. I can't use it because I had 50mm roller cam bearings installed. The hole is too big now.