Drain Plug

[00se]

What is the size of the magnetic drain plug in the oil pan? thanks, Dave

[Hossamania]

Try again, you seem to be missing a key word in your question.

[Just Nick]

Type of plug ?

[Hossamania]

My guess is size.

[FSG]

My guess is size.

[IronMike113]

Pig Latin.........    maybe not

[00se]

Ok, ok, the size of the oil drain plug in the oil pan?

[FSG]

1/2" Thread, 5/8" Head, 1/4" Allen

[00se]

1/2 - 20 I presume. Thanks.

[BUBBIE]

Don't forget to apply the "0" ring gasket on the plug.

That little bit of rubber Compression saves tightening it too much and stripping out the threads and keeps in the Drip...

signed....BUBBIE

[FSG]

1/2 - 20 I presume. Thanks.

yes   

[charlie]

He's missing something

[dr evo1]

year make and model?

[koko3052]

Drill a couple small holes across the head of the plug, that way you can wire it onto the frame & just keep it "gently tight" without fear of it ever coming out when riding!

[Wicked]

Drill a couple small holes across the head of the plug, that way you can wire it onto the frame & just keep it "gently tight" without fear of it ever coming out when riding!

Just askin - but why?  If done correctly, it aint falling out...
Paul

[koko3052]

I believe it's what may be called "insurance" & "peace of mind". Have you EVER heard of someone stripping the threads?

[Oclaf]

Drill a couple small holes across the head of the plug, that way you can wire it onto the frame & just keep it "gently tight" without fear of it ever coming out when riding!

Just askin - but why?  If done correctly, it aint falling out...
Paul

[Wicked]

I believe it's what may be called "insurance" & "peace of mind". Have you EVER heard of someone stripping the threads?

Of course I have. Then it becomes a breakdown which should be repaired accordingly. Unless you into racing, which by times/classes requires it, it's not needed. (well maybe Norton Commando exhaust spigots)....
Paul

[koko3052]

NO problem.... don't do it then. It was only a suggestion.

[Admiral Akbar]

Drill a couple small holes across the head of the plug, that way you can wire it onto the frame & just keep it "gently tight" without fear of it ever coming out when riding!

if its a bagger or dyna, you don't want to do that. Wire will vibrate loose and rattle off.tie it to the tranny.

[koko3052]

You are correct Max. 
I was just generalizing as I run a fatboy that has the plug fitting fastened to the frame so there is no vibration.
I tie all of the plugs for insurance & on the often stripped primary drain I fashioned a heavy stainless wire that just pushes inside of the allen plug to keep from loosing it should it ever become loose. That should give a guy time, on a long trip, to notice the leak and still have the plug.
Just my way.

[00se]

Don't forget to apply the "0" ring gasket on the plug.

That little bit of rubber Compression saves tightening it too much and stripping out the threads and keeps in the Drip...

signed....BUBBIE

The little "O" ring gasket. That my problem. Had a S&S 124 engine in my 2014 Street Glide. Dyno tune (check) break in started. 50 miles, change oil & filter (check) Due to some serious health problems the family, I was in a hurry to get this finished. New motor from S&S. Removed plug, drained oil, replaced plug. Soon after, realized there was no "O" ring on the motor from whoever. Probably Harley. No oil leak, 250 mile ride, no leak. I've got another miles before I have to decide what to do. Thanks for the shoulders to lean on. Dave

[BUBBIE]

00se.?

FOLLOW-UP;

Did you add the rubber "0" ring to your drain Plug.?...
They are inexpensive and usually last for more than one-two-three times if not tightened to hard to Squish-split the rubber... 

signed.....BUBBIE

[00se]

I am going to change the oil in another 250 miles. I'll add the rubber o ring then.  I am also changing the location of the oil filter. Dave

[starrider]

i've been using permatex aviation gasket stuff...seems to keep the plug sealed...and i don't have to tighten plug much...just put some on the threads...

[00se]

i've been using permatex aviation gasket stuff...seems to keep the plug sealed...and i don't have to tighten plug much...just put some on the threads...

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[moose]

just ordered a package of 100 vitron o rings from McMaster Carr for only 9.95 after the dealer told me they wanted 1.00 each.

[DGlide04]

just ordered a package of 100 vitron o rings from McMaster Carr for only 9.95 after the dealer told me they wanted 1.00 each.

Moose,

Do you have a McMaster part# for the rings?

[Coyote]

Here's the one I use.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/121/3515/=106i3z8
9464k18

[ThumperDeuce]

http://www.drainplugmagnets.com/harleydavidson.php