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Old 02-24-2017, 07:57 PM
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I removed the wrong drain plug on my 08 heritage tonight. I was doing the oil change and removed a threaded plug with 1/4 hex. I believe it is the crankcase drain plug that should never be removed

What is the torque spec for it? I plan to use some high heat locktight on it as well.
 
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Old 02-24-2017, 08:11 PM
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Use teflon tape instead and to not tq it tight. It is tapered and will crack the aluminum if you turn it too far in. I installed mine by hand till so I am not sure about tq. I put it tight but not so tight I had to force it
 
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per the manual apply loctite 565 and torque:
#s 1, 2, 3 torque to 120-168 in-lbs
#s 4, 5 torque to 120-144 in-lbs

 

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120 inch pounds.

Thank you.

I do have a service manual.... but my memory does not remember what box in what shed it was placed lol. Spent 2 hours trying to find it... gave up when the sun went down. Thanks again!
 
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Originally Posted by glarior
120 inch pounds.

Thank you.

I do have a service manual.... but my memory does not remember what box in what shed it was placed lol. Spent 2 hours trying to find it... gave up when the sun went down. Thanks again!

Since you clarified I edited my post.
 
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