Final drive plug stuck!

[underdog57]

I found in the parts list that a gasket is supposed to be used.
P/N 15635.001 for the middle and rear drive fill plugs.

My rear fill plug was plugged with a plastic thing I need to replace...

I cant find the middle drain plug yet ...???

Bob

[skids]

I think the "gasket" is more like a thin metal washer and that is what was under my plug when she was a bitch. Nylon washers are the way. There might be a spot that needs trimmed to fit against the housing as it is tight. It will depend on the selected washer (if you go that route).

Originally posted by underdog57
I found in the parts list that a gasket is supposed to be used.
P/N 15635.001 for the middle and rear drive fill plugs.

My rear fill plug was plugged with a plastic thing I need to replace...

I cant find the middle drain plug yet ...???

Bob

[Ken Talbot]

The crush washer from a sparkplug will also work. The only trick is to go easy on the torque when you put it in, just like a sparkplug.

[John]

Originally posted by underdog57
I found in the parts list that a gasket is supposed to be used.
P/N 15635.001 for the middle and rear drive fill plugs.

My rear fill plug was plugged with a plastic thing I need to replace...

I cant find the middle drain plug yet ...???

Bob

The middle gear drain plug is located on the underside of the engine, in the rear, just between the centerstand mounts. It is a 19mm hex head. Make sure you can get the fill plug out before draining it though.

[underdog57]

Originally posted by John

The middle gear drain plug is located on the underside of the engine, in the rear, just between the centerstand mounts. It is a 19mm hex head. Make sure you can get the fill plug out before draining it though.

I found it ...Thanks
What is the plug below the ignition unit ???
Thought that was the engine drain , but found where that is ...
After the filter was changed and new oil , ouch . Put Castrol 15/50 Synthetic in...

Bob

[John]

That plug is where the factory drilled the main oil galley that supplies the crank with oil. It is threaded in. The other side of it is under the alternator cover. If you should removethe alt you will see a plug with a point on it. It is only pushed in and held by the alt cover. DO NOT run the engine with the cover off. The plug will shoot out and make one hell of a mess.

[TopCatGr58]

Originally posted by underdog57


After the filter was changed and new oil , ouch . Put Castrol 15/50 Synthetic in...

Bob

Not trying to turn this into an OIL thread, but hope you've done some reading and searching regarding the use of SYNTHETICS in these old machines!?!? Could become even more expensive having to change it again soon to put in DINO juice vs. thinking you've developed a slipping clutch problem?
T.C.

[underdog57]

Originally posted by TopCatGr58


Not trying to turn this into an OIL thread, but hope you've done some reading and searching regarding the use of SYNTHETICS in these old machines!?!? Could become even more expensive having to change it again soon to put in DINO juice vs. thinking you've developed a slipping clutch problem?
T.C.

Hey TC ,
Yes , read that again today . Looks like Castrol 20w50 or Rotela.
Might try the Castrol , good thing I trashed the Synth oil..
Thanks!

Bob