stripped Oil Pan
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Maryland
I am going to try to find at local NAPA or other auto parts store. I think I have enought clearance. Might lay the bike on its side.
This appears to be the correct size: SUPERCRAZY M15 X 1.5MM Oil Pan Drain Plug Thread Repair Tool Kit SC0087C
This appears to be the correct size: SUPERCRAZY M15 X 1.5MM Oil Pan Drain Plug Thread Repair Tool Kit SC0087C
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near YVR
Or a used one from a wrecked bike?
Rob
Unless you want to tear motor out of bike & apart...here's the answer: http://www.timesert.com/
Also, IMO, don't use a torque wrench on oil pan plugs. Grew up on farm, changed oil on many types of motorized equipment/vehicles (combines to minibikes) and never in my 55-yrs have I ever stripped a single drain. Get the tight "feel" and you're good. No need to torque...you see the results.
Also, IMO, don't use a torque wrench on oil pan plugs. Grew up on farm, changed oil on many types of motorized equipment/vehicles (combines to minibikes) and never in my 55-yrs have I ever stripped a single drain. Get the tight "feel" and you're good. No need to torque...you see the results.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Maryland
So this is my temporay fix. I found a Dorman brand Oil-tite self tapping piggy back drain plug. Sku# 65208 - 1.2" x 20. I gradually worked in the drain plug (little left, little right and so on) until it was tight against the pan, removed applied JB weld to be safe and reinstalled and let it dry over night before adding engine oil. Of course I removed all the metal shavings I could and thourghly cleaned the hole.
Thank you to everyone for your advise.
If i get bored this winter I might go ahead and install an oversize oil pan!!
Thank you to everyone for your advise.
If i get bored this winter I might go ahead and install an oversize oil pan!!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: midwest
Just me, but on a bike if there’s a issue with the oil plug threads and the pan can be replaced, that’s my option. Just don’t want to run the risk of that sucker coming loose on the road.
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Road Captain
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From: Manitoba, Canada
I have also always just followed the "snug" method on oil drain plugs. On my last oil change on the bike though I noticed the plug was barely on finger tight, it had definitely loosened some. I'm now doing "snug and a bit." I've always wondered why with oil drains they can't use some sort of no-tools bung, something that turns in 1/2 a turn then lock it down with a small expansion lever etc.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Transfer, PA
I have also always just followed the "snug" method on oil drain plugs. On my last oil change on the bike though I noticed the plug was barely on finger tight, it had definitely loosened some. I'm now doing "snug and a bit." I've always wondered why with oil drains they can't use some sort of no-tools bung, something that turns in 1/2 a turn then lock it down with a small expansion lever etc.
Never looked for a Harley application, but they're out there.