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FYI crew, perfect oil drain plug replacement. NAPA once again, pn: bk 704-1902 and has a captured 'o'-ring gasket!
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'78 E "Stormbringer"
Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).
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Doesn it fit well as a replacement for the middle and final drive fill holes?Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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No magnet? Then it's not perfect....
But still good to know.
If I might be so bold, may I suggest to the Mods that a 'parts interchange' forum be added to the 'repairs' or 'mods' forums? Then info like this could be posted there for ease of finding. The Jaguar site I go to has this, and it's an invaluable resource. For that matter, could some newer, updated info be posted to these forums? They're both 'locked', and neither has had any updates for several years...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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OK, maybe not "perfect", but the OE plug isn't magnetic either.
It will work for the md, but not the fd.'78 E "Stormbringer"
Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).
pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/Comment
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It will work for the md, but not the fd/............very true, the smaller ID recess won't allow the large OD of the plug to work. BTW, That is the same plug used on the Ford Escape 3.0V6....and yes, that is also a Yammy motor!81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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[QUOTE=crazy steve;327664]No magnet? Then it's not perfect.... But still good to know.
Can the magnetic drain plugs from the middle/final drives be used as the engine drain plug?BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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Magnetic
I had one of those magnetic plugs and found that the thread was not quite to specification. Probably made in China as it was loose and eventually destroyed the threads in the pan because tightening it enough to make it seal would strip the threads...You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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Threads on all the drain plugs and then the middle and final drive fill plugs are all the same aren't they?Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Re the non-magnetic quality of this drain plug..... here's a little idea that I've used a lot. If you have an old computer hard-drive, eg when upgrading PC or whatever, take it to pieces. Inside them are the most powerful small magnets! Get into the hard drive and destroy it, prising out the small silver magnet which usually has a little lug on one side of it. They really are super-thin and flat and very powerful indeed; it's difficult to separate two of them joined together.
What I've done in the past (before using a spare FD plug in the oil pan) is to put one of these little magnets onto the drain plug. They end up magnetising the whole plug eventually. Incidentally, they are great for just sticking on the ferrous sump on cars. I have half a dozen on mine and I doubt any ferrous particle gets past them.
Of course, these little magnets are also great for messing about with but....watch your fingers!
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Found one that's magnetizedOriginally posted by crazy steve View PostNo magnet? Then it's not perfect.... But still good to know.
If I might be so bold, may I suggest to the Mods that a 'parts interchange' forum be added to the 'repairs' or 'mods' forums? Then info like this could be posted there for ease of finding. The Jaguar site I go to has this, and it's an invaluable resource. For that matter, could some newer, updated info be posted to these forums? They're both 'locked', and neither has had any updates for several years... product # 65216 made by OIL-TITE! M14-1,50
2nd image shows comparison between original engine drain plug and new magnetized product
http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...t=IMG_3586.jpg
about 3/8th of a difference in length. is this ok?
3rd image shows middle gear plug comparison http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...3DIMG_3581.jpg
also about 3/8th difference in length.
Again will these increased lengths interfere with the internals?
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Last edited by Nubian; 06-11-2011, 06:04 PM.BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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Sorry, next time will post photo's not links. Still learning this system
BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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I just picked up a pack of aluminum crush washers for my middle drive made by the same company. If you replace them every once in a while you don't need to torque the hell out of the drain plugs to get them to seal up. The one I removed from my middle drive grudge crushed I thought it was part of the bolt!
I agree though, the magnet is necessary especially for the middle drive...'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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Can you provide a product #/id and where they can be obtained?Originally posted by WMarshy View PostI just picked up a pack of aluminum crush washers for my middle drive made by the same company. If you replace them every once in a while you don't need to torque the hell out of the drain plugs to get them to seal up. The one I removed from my middle drive grudge crushed I thought it was part of the bolt!
I agree though, the magnet is necessary especially for the middle drive...BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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Im using them on the middle drive drain and fill plugs and the engine oil drain...Originally posted by Nubian View Post
I've used the engine drain washer about 4-5 times and its ready to be replaced next time. I got them at Advanced Auto, 4 in a pack.
Last edited by WMarshy; 06-12-2011, 11:47 AM.'79 XS11 F
Stock except K&N
'79 XS11 SF
Stock, no title.
'84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws
"What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~Comment
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I am impatiently waitingOriginally posted by Nubian View PostFound one that's magnetized product # 65216 made by OIL-TITE! M14-1,50
2nd image shows comparison between original engine drain plug and new magnetized product
http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...t=IMG_3586.jpg
about 3/8th of a difference in length. is this ok?
3rd image shows middle gear plug comparison http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/...3DIMG_3581.jpg
also about 3/8th difference in length.
Again will these increased lengths interfere with the internals?
item photo
to crank my newly named "Brutus" as soon as someone replies to this post.
BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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