Sometimes The Simplest Things...
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Sometimes The Simplest Things...
Why does it seem that sometimes the simplest of things causes problems?
I adjusted my drive belt today and for the first time ever I struggled with the darned axle cover on one side! Took me forever.
I changed my Primary Fluid, checked my Primary Chain and adjusted my Clutch. Installed a new drain plug. The new drain plug leaks! The clutch doesn't disengage fully and I'm 1/8 turn out. What the heck's going on? Need to quit for the day. What's the cure for the drain plug. I'm afraid of tightening it so tight it strips.
I adjusted my drive belt today and for the first time ever I struggled with the darned axle cover on one side! Took me forever.
I changed my Primary Fluid, checked my Primary Chain and adjusted my Clutch. Installed a new drain plug. The new drain plug leaks! The clutch doesn't disengage fully and I'm 1/8 turn out. What the heck's going on? Need to quit for the day. What's the cure for the drain plug. I'm afraid of tightening it so tight it strips.
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Sometimes when I'm struggling with something in the garage I have to just walk away. I come back a few hours later and suddenly whatever it was comes apart or goes together or does whatever I couldn't get it to do. No idea why. I'll suggest you remove the drain plug and catch that new oil in a clean container. Get a close look. Maybe you've got some crap on the threads, or maybe the o-ring was cut.
You might even pick up a new plug and o-ring and have it ready. Also try to get a look at the threads in the hole (easier said than done) unless you spot something obvious with the plug.
You might even pick up a new plug and o-ring and have it ready. Also try to get a look at the threads in the hole (easier said than done) unless you spot something obvious with the plug.
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Sometimes when I'm struggling with something in the garage I have to just walk away. I come back a few hours later and suddenly whatever it was comes apart or goes together or does whatever I couldn't get it to do. No idea why. I'll suggest you remove the drain plug and catch that new oil in a clean container. Get a close look. Maybe you've got some crap on the threads, or maybe the o-ring was cut.
You might even pick up a new plug and o-ring and have it ready. Also try to get a look at the threads in the hole (easier said than done) unless you spot something obvious with the plug.
You might even pick up a new plug and o-ring and have it ready. Also try to get a look at the threads in the hole (easier said than done) unless you spot something obvious with the plug.
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Sometimes when I'm struggling with something in the garage I have to just walk away. I come back a few hours later and suddenly whatever it was comes apart or goes together or does whatever I couldn't get it to do. No idea why. I'll suggest you remove the drain plug and catch that new oil in a clean container. Get a close look. Maybe you've got some crap on the threads, or maybe the o-ring was cut.
You might even pick up a new plug and o-ring and have it ready. Also try to get a look at the threads in the hole (easier said than done) unless you spot something obvious with the plug.
You might even pick up a new plug and o-ring and have it ready. Also try to get a look at the threads in the hole (easier said than done) unless you spot something obvious with the plug.
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The o ring was there, I made sure of that. I just opened the package it was in. And I made sure the threads were clean before I started it in. I cranked it in about 1/2 turn more fearing it would strip out any second. It's holding now. No drips or weeping. I'm not messing with it now. Heck if I can remember next time I drain the primary I may just suck the fluid out with my little pump! LOL!
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The o ring was there, I made sure of that. I just opened the package it was in. And I made sure the threads were clean before I started it in. I cranked it in about 1/2 turn more fearing it would strip out any second. It's holding now. No drips or weeping. I'm not messing with it now. Heck if I can remember next time I drain the primary I may just suck the fluid out with my little pump! LOL!