Help primary chaincase plug thread sealant.
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Portsmouth, Va
Help primary chaincase plug thread sealant.
I've got a 2001 Fatboy and I'm changing the primary fluid in the book it states leave the draing plug 4.1-4.6 extruding from the base of the chaincase. There isn't a o-ring and it was previously tighten much more than the 4.1-4.6 level and had a seepage.
I've read that you can apply plumbing pipe sealant and what I have is plumbers tape will that work?
Thanks
I've read that you can apply plumbing pipe sealant and what I have is plumbers tape will that work?
Thanks
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 11
From: Punta Gorda,FL
On the Expert Village video on changing the primary fluid, the tech recommended replacing the drain plug each time.
http://www.ehow.com/video_2330188_ch...ary-fluid.html
I haven't replaced my plug, but next time I change fluids I will see how much HD wants for the plug. Surely not more then a dollar or so.
Tom
http://www.ehow.com/video_2330188_ch...ary-fluid.html
I haven't replaced my plug, but next time I change fluids I will see how much HD wants for the plug. Surely not more then a dollar or so.
Tom
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,476
Likes: 5
From: Republic of Texas
That is a tapered plug and it is not supposed to be ran in till it stops. Too many people over tighten it. Snug is good. I always thought that was a bad design for plugs. I use the loctite brand of plumbers paste.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 954
Likes: 4
From: CA
Drain Plug should be around $3.00 or so..
Trending Topics
Supporter
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 15,787
Likes: 5,612
From: along the shore of Mishigami
It's my understanding that the tapered plug is a harder metal than the case it's going in. The case could crack if the plug is over tightened. The paste will dry and prevents the plug from loosening. Service manual says to clean plug and reinstall.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 861
Likes: 1
From: NW Louisiana
I use teflon paste purchased from a plumbing store. I have enough paste in the container to last 100 years if it doesn't dry up before that. I use it on my engine/primary/trans plugs. I also clean off the old teflon residue with brake cleaner everytime I change fluids. It may be overkill but it is recommended by Fix Your Hog dvd guys. They don't recommend plumbers tape.