antifreeze leak

1965 FORD MUSTANG
6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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REBANO
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i got a 65 mustang and i pulled the engine out replaces all gaskets on the engine then when i put it back on and topped up the liquids it started to leak antifreeze by the transmition.....what can irt be
its a 200 inline 6...the leak is in the middle of the engine and the tranny
Apr 28, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like it could be a freeze plug leaking on the block.
Apr 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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REBANO
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where would i find that plug...
Apr 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So is it leaking between the engine and transmission?
Apr 28, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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REBANO
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yea...but i would have to recheck
Apr 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If its leaking coolant between there the only thing that would make sense is a freeze plug leaking at the back of block where the transmission bolts up.
Apr 28, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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