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Post by kmartsocca on Dec 29, 2015 14:32:21 GMT -5
Just changed gear oil on the Ice Bear PMZ 300-11. As the plug was removed there were several pieces of aluminum threads. As the plug was put back I was unable to tighten it, leaving it dripping at a slow rate. I did have a ever so larger bolt that I used which alleviated the drip. Will this be a problem? Do I need to have the gearbox rethreaded or will this be okay?
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Post by JoeyBee on Dec 29, 2015 15:27:15 GMT -5
If the larger bolt stopped the leak, you should be fine. But keep a very close eye on it, and check for oil spots everyday for a while.
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Post by dollartwentyfive on Dec 29, 2015 21:57:28 GMT -5
the thing to worry about is, how many of those threads found their way into the gearbox.
the same sort of thing will also apply to rethreading the hole.
if you do rethread, then remove the cover to do it.
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Post by rockynv on Dec 30, 2015 5:16:27 GMT -5
Just changed gear oil on the Ice Bear PMZ 300-11. As the plug was removed there were several pieces of aluminum threads. As the plug was put back I was unable to tighten it, leaving it dripping at a slow rate. I did have a ever so larger bolt that I used which alleviated the drip. Will this be a problem? Do I need to have the gearbox rethreaded or will this be okay? Was the crush washer missing? Usually there is a soft metal washer on a gear oil drain bolt and if its omitted then the shoulder of the bolt that seals against the inside of the washer binds up and damages the threads in the drain hole. |
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Post by kmartsocca on Dec 30, 2015 19:19:30 GMT -5
There was a copper colored washer, no o ring or rubber washer. Found a bolt that was just a minor amount larger, was afraid to crack the aluminum gear box so did not over tighten and this seemed to do the job.
Thank you, just another dumb lady trying to be a do it yourselfer
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Post by rockynv on Dec 31, 2015 5:01:04 GMT -5
There was a copper colored washer, no o ring or rubber washer. Found a bolt that was just a minor amount larger, was afraid to crack the aluminum gear box so did not over tighten and this seemed to do the job. Thank you, just another dumb lady trying to be a do it yourselfer The copper washer is the crush washer and the seal for the drain plug. If it was damaged by shavings then it won't seal. |
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