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techtalk:ref:engmech01e [2018/07/07 00:56] hippysmack [Timing Inspection Plug / Drain Plug Sealing and Temporary Fixes] |
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| * **Add a washer or O-ring to the plug** to bridge the gap between poor sealing surfaces. \\ The I.D of the hole needs to correctly match the O.D. of the plug to keep the washer sealing surface on center with the hole. \\ When using a soft washer like neoprene, rubber, fiber or nylon (plastic), first add a steel washer (if you have room) to spread the load on the soft one to keep it from distorting and possibly leaking. | * **Add a washer or O-ring to the plug** to bridge the gap between poor sealing surfaces. \\ The I.D of the hole needs to correctly match the O.D. of the plug to keep the washer sealing surface on center with the hole. \\ When using a soft washer like neoprene, rubber, fiber or nylon (plastic), first add a steel washer (if you have room) to spread the load on the soft one to keep it from distorting and possibly leaking. | ||
| * Copper washers work well for sealing and the thin ones work much better than the thick ones. They meld in there better. ((Iron Mick http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1461031&highlight=stripped+primary+drain)) | * Copper washers work well for sealing and the thin ones work much better than the thick ones. They meld in there better. ((Iron Mick http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1461031&highlight=stripped+primary+drain)) | ||
| + | * Measure the length of threads left on the plug if you use an O-ring and a copper washer. \\ It's possible the plug would be too short to catch enough threads to tighten without stripping them. ((brucstoudt http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1461031&highlight=stripped+primary+drain&page=5)) | ||
| * **Source a temporary or alternate plug**. | * **Source a temporary or alternate plug**. | ||
