Freeze Plug Questions

I recently rebuilt my block, and anyways I used a Clevite kit for all the plugs. When I installed them I also used a slight coat of Ultra Black silicone around the edges as suggested by a few people. Well I finally got to start her up and each and every one (6) leaks slowly, more like 'seeps'. Enough to make a wet spot on the driveway after 30 min running. Two I can see little drops form until they drip, the other four feel a little wet when I inspected them.

Questions are...How far should they be put into the block? I've got them about 1/16" below the hole's machined surface....

Should I use any silicone at all?

Do you think they will seal themselves up over time? ....far fetched...

I'd hate to pull the motor again, but if I have to.....$*!%

Anyone??? Any engine builders' input...???

bump...

I thought about that...maybe they are a little crooked and aren't sealing, ...so tap the edge where it's leaking from I guess. I can only get to 2 of the 6, unless I lift the motor and remove the mounts.

Oh yeah and after 24 hours it only leaves a half-dollar size spot on the ground but thats without any pressure in the system...

I actually used a scotch brite pad which did the job. It was suggested by someone that builds motors that I can use some JB weld around the plugs and it will seal the leak as a longterm band-aid (read: mickey mouse). I guess I have decided to pull the motor again to redo all the plugs. I don't want to have any problems down the road ya know.

Any suggestions/pionters/steps on pullin the motor without the tranny?? I've only done it with it attached...

thanks for the replies