Block drain plug won't go all the way in
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Block drain plug won't go all the way in
I was putting the block drain plug and I can see one thread still. Its not fully touching the block. I've tightened it as far as possible, but it won't go anymore. Is this ok, or is there somethign wrong? Will coolan drain out of that hole if its not fully in?
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Re: Block drain plug won't go all the way in
Originally posted by JJ's95B4C
I was putting the block drain plug and I can see one thread still.
I was putting the block drain plug and I can see one thread still.
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Re: Re: Block drain plug won't go all the way in
Originally posted by arnie
Are you familiar with pipe thread. You've already screwed it in WAY farther than necessary.
Are you familiar with pipe thread. You've already screwed it in WAY farther than necessary.
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Re: Re: Re: Block drain plug won't go all the way in
Originally posted by JJ's95B4C
No? Please enlighten me!
No? Please enlighten me!
are tapered, designed to get TIGHTER the farther in you thread it..
Just snugging it with a little teflon tape etc is good..
You risk cracking the casting[ though I doubt you would crack the side of the engine block..] by 'overtightening'..
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