stripped Oil Pan
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Cruiser
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stripped Oil Pan
I have notice the passed few times I changed my oil the drain plug was not turing smoothly. Today it just kept turning and when I pulled it out I had threads on the drain plug. What are my option to fix without removing the oil pan? 2007 Street Glide
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Probably going to have to get a self tapping drain plug and go slow. Then take some old oil and fill it up, and drain it. Do that a couple times to remove any metal bits, but it's not a guarantee. Smartest thing would be to remove the pan and clean.
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THanks for the comments. I have changed the oil 21 times. Always used a torgue wrench, I can say the same for the dealer when I had my oil changed in Reno. Can anyone tell me what size self tapping I need to buy?
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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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Is there enough room if you lay the bike on its side to use the timesert product? Looks like it is possible with a left handed drill. Thoughts? Do you know what size timesert I would need to buy?
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Better to leave it a touch under-torqued and have a tiny drip when you can re-tighten the plug a bit, then to overtighten and risk damage like this.
I like this idea- until a new pan can be installed that is:
Self Threading Tapered Piggyback Oil Pan Drain Plug...with JB weld...
https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/O...ug-Easy-Repair
(about 1/2 way down the page)
Edit: another thread https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...ain-plugs.html
I like this idea- until a new pan can be installed that is:
Self Threading Tapered Piggyback Oil Pan Drain Plug...with JB weld...
https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/O...ug-Easy-Repair
(about 1/2 way down the page)
Edit: another thread https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...ain-plugs.html
Last edited by F150HD; Oct 28, 2017 at 08:48 AM.
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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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Speaking of, anyone know of a piggyback plug for HD touring bikes? (bike without damage 08-13 model years)
that way the wear and tear would be on the piggybacked bolt and the larger bolt would never be removed from the bike.
Have seen setups for cars- ones with a little valve you open/close. Never bothered getting one for the bike, but maybe a good idea.
that way the wear and tear would be on the piggybacked bolt and the larger bolt would never be removed from the bike.
Have seen setups for cars- ones with a little valve you open/close. Never bothered getting one for the bike, but maybe a good idea.