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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 01:16 PM
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while prepping for oil change on 2001 road king, I removed the wrong drain plug. This (wrong) plug is located on a pan forward of the actual oil pan. what was this pan? I let out a cap full or so of oil before I realized my mistake. Is this a concern?
 
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while prepping for oil change on 2001 road king, I removed the wrong drain plug. This (wrong) plug is located on a pan forward of the actual oil pan. what was this pan? I let out a cap full or so of oil before I realized my mistake. Is this a concern?
it's the sump and you did no harm. Just be careful putting that plug back in because I believe it is tapered so you just have to snuggle it up with some thread sealant. Do not over tighten or you could crack the pan
 
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Let me guess....

You removed item 21.

Golfblues has you covered.

This plug serves no purpose other than to cause people aggravation and sometimes money.

https://www.dodgecityharleydavidson.com/OEMpartfinder.htm#/Harley-Davidson%C2%AE/FLHR_1FDV_ROAD_KING_(2001)/TRANSMISSION_HOUSING_&_OIL_TANK/99456-01B%5CFD/FLHR_1FDV_ROAD_KING_(2001)//TRANSMISSION_HOUSING_&_
 
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Thanks all for you response, whew relief!
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Also known as the "oh Jesus" plug, +1 with being careful not to over tighte
 
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Thanks all for you response, whew relief!
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Keeping secret what you did to rectify ?
 
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Keeping secret what you did to rectify ?
If he's kept the secret for 2.5 years, who's to say he's gonna give it up now ... but keep after him


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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
If he's kept the secret for 2.5 years, who's to say he's gonna give it up now ... but keep after him


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Keeping secret what you did to rectify ?
Are you really expecting a response from someone with 2 posts, and last active on the forum in 2018?
 
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Necrobump...gonna have to remember that one
 
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