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May 19, 2011 | 11:04 PM

#21

carlo

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Originally Posted by Then Came Bronson

Correct.

I just looked it up in my service manual (2010 Touring), and you want to install that tapered pipe plug (or hex plug) with Loctite Pipe Sealant with teflon 565 (P/N 99818-97). Tighten to 18-22 ft-lbs (24.4 29.8 NM).

+1 What he wrote. It's no big deal Thats were you install the sending unit fo the oil temp sending unit. I would get the HD service manual and parts manual for your model and year bike. Best thing you can buy if you want to do some work on you bike.

Last edited by carlo; May 19, 2011 at 11:12 PM.

May 19, 2011 | 11:19 PM

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speakerfritz

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here you go

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May 20, 2011 | 10:08 AM

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TWIN CAM 96

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Just put some thread tape on it and put it back in.

May 20, 2011 | 10:13 AM

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viperr817

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Then Came Bronson

Or teflon tape. I use both tape and pipe dope whenever I assemble pipe fittings. Either or is fine, doesn't have to be loc tite brand.

May 20, 2011 | 07:22 PM

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Then Came Bronson

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Originally Posted by viperr817

Or teflon tape. I use both tape and pipe dope whenever I assemble pipe fittings. Either or is fine, doesn't have to be loc tite brand.

I was just quoting the Harley Davidson Service Manual because some guy said to use red loctite. He can take my advice (from the service manual), or ignore it...his bike, his call.

May 20, 2011 | 08:35 PM

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captsluggo

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Be careful when using teflon tape on tapered pipe threads, it is easy to overtighten and crack things.
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May 12, 2012 | 08:46 AM

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Roguebear

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I accidentally removed this hex plug myself. I am on pain meds from a recent full knee replacement and I f'ed up. Nothing came out. When I looked it up in my shop manual it just shows it as Hex Plug on oil pan. The manual says do not remove but there are no torq instructions or guidelines if you do remove. I don't want to screw up my pan from my stupid mistake. I high temp loctighted it back in flush with the oil pan. Should I be worried?

Thanks for any advice. Felling really stupid and pariniod I messed something up with just a damn hex plug.

Rob "Rogue Bear"
Ret. U.S. Army 18E