| Author | Message | ||
     Johnod |
Anyone have a number for this? I can't find it. Thanks | ||
| Ratbuell |
Torque-to-grunt. Should have a nylon washer. Snug it. If it leaks...give it a little more. No sense stripping an unobtanium tank. | ||
| Johnod |
Exactly what I'm trying to avoid. | ||
| Ratbuell |
If you use a 1/4" ratchet with very little leverage, and don't torque angry...you'll be fine. | ||
| Upthemaiden |
I just did that, and I can't remember the number, but I'm pretty sure it was something under 10ft lb. I didn't pull out the in/lb torque wrench before I started, and I remember the number was so low on the ft/lb wrench that I just gave it the slightest twist and called it a day. | ||
| Hootowl |
I'd add blue Loctite to the mix, and do as Joe said...snug it, and if it doesn't leak, leave it alone. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Hmmm.... The only concern I have about threadlockers on drain plugs is their interaction with the contained fluid. Lubricant plus sticky stuff.... It has a nylon washer for a reason. Thread it in dry. | ||
| S2forever |
I use plastic sealing washer: https://www.mcmaster.com/#96371A207 It is so supple that you cannot strip thread practically. And it seals perfectly. | ||
| Hootowl |
That's a bit silly. Thread sealer will not migrate into the oil once set. It will, however, prevent the snugged-but-not-tight plug from vibrating out while you're riding. I use it on everything except well nuts. (I only did that once. May as well have been a rivet after that.) |
