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Old Mar 13, 2024 | 10:26 PM
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Anyone got a torque spec? Service manual doesnt say, 94 Heritage
 
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Dont need torque spec- tighten cap down...done.
 
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Dont need torque spec- tighten cap down...done.
interesting, all the videos I’ve seen on YouTube say otherwise and claim it’s a critical piece
 
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Just make sure your o-ring is in good shape and where it seats is clean. Give a little snug, it's just a plug. Switch to an aftermarket allen or hex head if you can.
 
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I just clean off the thread area, replace the o-ring, hand thread the plug till it bottomed out and then give it a little turn with the screwdriver.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by HeritageHippie
interesting, all the videos I’ve seen on YouTube say otherwise and claim it’s a critical piece
Youtube there you go. They make a tool for removing it and install it is not a screw drive slot as it a appears . Fearful not to strip it
 
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Drag link socket but it needs to be trimmed a little to properly fit. The groove in the plug gets shallow closer to the edges of the plug. See yellow line in pic:


 
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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HeritageHippie
Anyone got a torque spec? Service manual doesnt say, 94 Heritage
Originally Posted by HeritageHippie
interesting, all the videos I’ve seen on YouTube say otherwise and claim it’s a critical piece
Most would agree, the Factory Service Manual is much more reliable and accurate than any wannaba expert on YouTube.
 
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Most would agree, the Factory Service Manual is much more reliable and accurate than any wannaba expert on YouTube.

man i couldn’t get it off! Will have to order the dragline
 
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Originally Posted by Yankee Dog
, it's just a plug. Switch to an aftermarket allen or hex head if you can.
OP if you end up getting it out without ordering the tool, this would be a good Idea

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