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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: sixt9x33rs on January 13, 2013, 12:37:27 AM

Title: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 13, 2013, 12:37:27 AM

I noticed on my 69 that I left out one of the plugs that hold the firewall insulation on. The location is up above the brake on the firewall. I have a plug and could not get it to push through the firewall all the way to secure on the engine side of the firewall. I was trying this by myself and maybe it's a two man job. Any secrets on a way to push this through the firewall?

Thanks,

Lawrence

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: Mike S on January 13, 2013, 01:03:02 AM

In the middle of the plug is a hole. I took a screw driver that fits the hole and ground a rounded end on it. Press this in to stretch the plug just enough while holding the larger end to get it through the firewall hole.

Mike

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: firstgenaddict on January 13, 2013, 01:29:29 AM

Short of mike's suggestion (correct way) is to have someone else grab the nub with a pair of pliers and ease it on through.

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: 69Z28-RS on January 13, 2013, 01:40:11 AM

lubricating the plug might help.   'Wire Ease' is an electrical source 'slippery stuff', which evaporates away.  you might also dip the plug end in go jo.... :)

Gary

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 13, 2013, 01:45:53 AM

Thanks guys. I tried lubricate, and trying to pushing it through with a screw driver...I think i need someone else to help pull it through like James suggested. ???

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: JohnZ on January 13, 2013, 03:44:51 PM

Quote from: sixt9x33rs on January 13, 2013, 01:45:53 AM

Thanks guys. I tried lubricate, and trying to pushing it through with a screw driver...I think i need someone else to help pull it through like James suggested. ???

In the plant, we kept the plugs in a tray on the bench under a heat lamp, and dipped them in a 50-50 solution of water and Joy soap just prior to installing them. The inside guy pushed them, and the outside guy grabbed the tips with duckbill pliers and pulled them to seat them.

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: sixt9x33rs on January 16, 2013, 12:54:54 PM

John Z what are duck bill pliers?

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: Mike S on January 16, 2013, 01:32:20 PM

He probably means something like these:

Title: Re: Firewall insulation plug
Post by: 69Z28-RS on January 16, 2013, 01:55:41 PM

They will 'squeeze' the rubber sufficiently to allow pulling it thru, but will not 'cut' the rubber...