Subject: Re: Tranny Drain Plug Leak
Author: Patrick Hayes
Date: Apr 4, 2002, 7:53 AM
Post ID: 1709988381
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In a message dated 4/3/02 3:13:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, jane-@gte.net
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| I had one that had a constant leak. |
I have seen several where the transmission hole was stripped out. The hole
was drilled and tapped larger, by hand, in the bike. Impossible to get the
hole square to the casing. So, the plug does not seal flush, but is tipped
up slightly on one side. Softer crush washers MAY help, but the cure is to
remove and strip the transmission for a proper, machine shop restoration of
the threaded hole and sealing face.
Patrick
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<FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 4/3/02 3:13:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, jane-@gte.net writes:<BR>
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I have seen several where the transmission hole was stripped out. The hole was drilled and tapped larger, by hand, in the bike. Impossible to get the hole square to the casing. So, the plug does not seal flush, but is tipped up slightly on one side. Softer crush washers MAY help, but the cure is to remove and strip the transmission for a proper, machine shop restoration of the threaded hole and sealing face.<BR>
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Patrick</FONT>
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