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Post by wingsltd on May 5, 2015 13:27:29 GMT -5
Hey guys, so today when I was attempting to loosen the drain plug for the gearbox, it was overly tight and maid a screeching noise when i finally was able to get the bolt loose, and left metal shards on the bolt that look like the outermost drain plug threads.
when tightening the bolt back it does not tighten all the way, and just spins around with the wrench..and it's my only mode of transportation, save for me being able to walk to an auto parts store.
What should I do? Thanks -Wings
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Post by steve on May 5, 2015 13:34:15 GMT -5
That happened to me, too. I got a new gear casing, but you could get a tap and retread it to a larger size, and use the appropriate bolt size.
The threads on the gear oil, and oil drain plugs are cheap insert crap.
Just fill it with oil, put the plug in as good as it will get, and drive it up to the store to get the tap. It won't drain out that fast, if the plug bolt will stay in there.
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 5, 2015 22:34:22 GMT -5
Mine was stripped when I got my scooter--- it had 250km on it when I got it. I didn't know it until I was in the process of changing the gear oil. I wound up using thread tape on it and it did a pretty good job stopping the leak.
I didn't really know many other options back then.
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Post by geh3333 on May 6, 2015 16:19:54 GMT -5
Mine was stripped when I got my scooter--- it had 250km on it when I got it. I didn't know it until I was in the process of changing the gear oil. I wound up using thread tape on it and it did a pretty good job stopping the leak. I didn't really know many other options back then. Some kind of thread lock or thread seal , or even the tape will work . in your case the tape will probably be best . you can tighten it down nice when using the tape. |
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Post by JerryScript on May 6, 2015 16:23:49 GMT -5
If thread tape doesn't hold it, you will need to use a thread insert like a heli coil. Be very careful when drilling to not get metal shavings inside, or you'll have to flush with gasoline (a good idea anyway).
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Post by lain on May 6, 2015 16:28:24 GMT -5
If thread tape doesn't hold it, you will need to use a thread insert like a heli coil. Be very careful when drilling to not get metal shavings inside, or you'll have to flush with gasoline (a good idea anyway). Cover the drill with grease to catch shavings. I've used helicoil successfully to fix a stripped spark plug on a head without removing the head. There were no shavings inside of the head when I did that so I imagine it would work even better in this case. |
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Post by onewheeldrive on May 6, 2015 23:02:21 GMT -5
I used yellow PTFE tape.
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Post by geh3333 on May 7, 2015 0:33:30 GMT -5
If thread tape doesn't hold it, you will need to use a thread insert like a heli coil. Be very careful when drilling to not get metal shavings inside, or you'll have to flush with gasoline (a good idea anyway). Cover the drill with grease to catch shavings. I've used helicoil successfully to fix a stripped spark plug on a head without removing the head. There were no shavings inside of the head when I did that so I imagine it would work even better in this case. That would still concern me . its not just the bigger pieces of metal that my be left behind , but the very fine metal dust and very small grains that could cause harm to the bearings inside. The only way I'd use a drill would be with the cover off so that you would not get any piece or metal grains into the bearings. |
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Post by lain on May 7, 2015 7:38:06 GMT -5
I'd personally take the part that needs work out, but still use grease on the drill, and I'd use the slow hand drill tool.
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