Mo Murphy Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 The drain plug on the gearbox extension is stripped Is any repair possible ? Any suggestions for a home fix ? Cheers Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Could you tap it out and fit a larger diam plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 It's about an inch diametre already Trev, I haven't got any taps that big Nor recoil set that size Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Neither have I but some on here might. Couldn't recall the size but was thinking using a sump plug as a replacement but that doesn't sound like an option. Sounds like a bodge but could you smear some Quickmetal (sp) or similar two pack plastic metal stuff on the missing threads and retap them or even use the old plug to form the threads while the plastic metal is still soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 MO, i would suggest the instant metal stuff as well, it does work OK. Apply so releasing agent to your drain plug, then add the two part 'metal' mix to it. screw it in. allow to set then remove drain plug - all in theory anyway. i have used it once successfully on a motorcycle drain plug. or try these guys for taps etc: Tapdie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I have all sorts of large taps, tell me the thread size and I'll go see if I have one ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Thanks chaps, I'll give the chemical metal a go, first. If that fails I'll try to find someone to recoil it. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Completely blank off the hole with Chemical metal. Tap a new hole (M10 or M12) a short distance away, and use that as a drain plug. When repairing with chemical metal, there's always a chance that it'll either strip the thread, or it'll get contaminated with oil and leak. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 ive got a feeling that you cant move the drainplug on the LT77 extentsion case. i think its got the filter behind it. now if i walk over to my bookcase & pick up this little box i can give you the part number of a replacement plug - 90571104. why i keep a knackered one on my bookcase i have no idea, suggestions please? it does make a good paperweight though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Andy is right Les, and so is chemical metal - all fixed. Cinders shall go to the ball, after all ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtrans Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Andy is right Les, and so is chemical metal - all fixed. Cinders shall go to the ball, after all ! Mo I love a happy ending for a gearbox in distress ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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