Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Drain/Fill Plugs

Author: Keith Ruff

Date: Apr 20, 2005, 7:01 AM

Post ID: 1718732767



I would think pressure in the rear drive is not good - can this cause
the housing to crack if it builds up too much? My Ambo has a vent on
the plug which I gather is there to relieve pressure build up. I
thought this issues was in Greg's book or possibly in Guzziology. Have
to get a definite answer though as the National is fast approaching and
we would not want to have a catastrophic failure on the ride out.

Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ

Cam Conklin wrote:
 
Questions. Are the tranny and rear end fill plugs interchangable with
the oil drain plug? The reason I ask is I bought a plug advertised as an

oil drain, but ended up using it on the rear end top fill. Seems to fit
fine, but I'm having some gear oil leak out (after a ride) the top
around the plug. When I unscrew it, I get a hissing from pressure
release. Is this normal? The plug is one with the small magnet attached.

Also getting some drops of oil from around the drain plug after a ride.
Should I be using some type of special washer to get a better seal?
Finally some NICE riding weather here in NJ!

Cam in NJ
'74 Eldo Police

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