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M38 Head Pipe Plug at rear of Head

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:47 pm
by rgmutchler
I am reassembling my M38. I have noticed that there is a pipe plug at the rear of the head between two head bolts.
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I am curious if it has a purpose/use. I have looked at manuals, photo albums and have not found an answer, not saying there isn't one but I haven't found it.

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:48 pm
by radtech
That is the return when heater is installed.

Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:02 pm
by rgmutchler
Thanks I can sleep now :)

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:48 pm
by 4x4M38
At least yours is square on top.

Babaloo took a cutting torch to mine.

No, didn’t cut it off, just made an unrecognizable
blob out of it.