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techtalk:evo:engmech01a [2018/05/14 02:44] hippysmack [Leaking Oil From the Plug] |
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| ====== Using a Longer Replacement Plug ====== | ====== Using a Longer Replacement Plug ====== | ||
| + | You can purchase a 5/8-18 oil drain plug from many auto parts stores. | ||
| + | |The head may be larger than the original but it can be ground to fit with a bench grinder. ((photos by Jordan 1200 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068069&page=9))||| | ||
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| + | * If the head on the new one is too big to fit into the machined area of the hole, marked one flat of the head with a sharpie marker so you can verify you've made a full rotation while grinding. | ||
| + | * Try to stay on the side of the head instead of under the it with nice even pressure while turning the plug against the wheel. | ||
| + | * Clean the edge with a wire wheel (with light pressure) making sure there are no burrs or protrusions on the flat backside of the head (your sealing surface). Install the plug and your done.||| | ||
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| + | |Measure the heads on the old and new plug, grind the new one if needed. ((photos by Jordan 1200 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068069&page=9))||| | ||
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| ====== Installing the Plug ====== | ====== Installing the Plug ====== | ||
| * Torque value under factory conditions: torque value 10-15 ft/lbs ((jordan1200 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068069&page=9)) with a dry plug. However, the torque should be adjusted to suit your 'current conditions'. If you have added thread dressing, Teflon tape or have existing warp-age or damaged threads, lower the torque some (maybe by 1/3 or so). | * Torque value under factory conditions: torque value 10-15 ft/lbs ((jordan1200 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2068069&page=9)) with a dry plug. However, the torque should be adjusted to suit your 'current conditions'. If you have added thread dressing, Teflon tape or have existing warp-age or damaged threads, lower the torque some (maybe by 1/3 or so). | ||
