97 dyna FXDS CON drain plug
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From: Honah Lee
I agree. And with Teflon tape, I sure would not torque it or attempt to measure any distance. That post I made about torque came from another user.
I actually have never seen it. Nor ever an actual measurement on depth. And appears Max was right about chrome build up on threads. I thought at first by his image it had a bunch of tape on it.
His depth looks great now. I would not have left it standing out that far either as shown in post 10.
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Maybe, but it's only about 6 ft-lbs, and the source is for steel plugs with sealant in aluminum engine cases. Personally, I would judge it by feel, unless I was building an aircraft engine.
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From: Honah Lee
Do aircraft motors have tapered pipe fittings in them?
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Why does it seem these always go to a pissing contest and aircraft and submarines and who the **** cares let's stick to the bikes and common knowledge..
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The OP solved his issue many posts ago, no harm done having a conversation.
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From: Honah Lee
Sorry, but common knowledge is just like common sense. It's learned. And the plugs in a TC are MS fittings.
I choose to increase my knowledge on airplane motors.
This is Brent's thread. Rest assured, if he ask me to go away, I will.
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