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Buellish
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020 - 04:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I installed a Timesert oil pan repair insert in the oil drain in my swingarm.When I try to install the drain plug with a new o-ring
the o-ring deforms itself out from under the drain plug long before the plug gets tight.Any thoughts?
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Tpehak
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Drill a hole in the plug head for safety wire, use treat sealant on the plug according service manual, hand tighten the plug not to squish the o-ring excessively, install safety wire. This is how I do.

https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?52521-Complete-oil-change&p=579448&viewfull=1#post579448

(Message edited by TPEHAK on October 26, 2020)
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Mark_weiss
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020 - 07:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The time-sert probably does not have the clearance needed for the o-ring. It is probably designed to use a flat, soft metal washer. Copper and aluminum sealing washers are available. When torqued, they seal the drain and also provide some locking force on the screw.
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Tootal
Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You could also use an 82 degree countersink and countersink the time-sert so the o-ring has a place to go.
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Teeps
Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Use an aluminum or copper crush washer and the Buell recommended thread sealant.
Between the two the drain plug will not leak.

I torque the drain bolt(s), to 12lb/ft.
Never had one leak, loosen or fall out....
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Buellish
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 - 04:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought a plug with a larger diameter sealing face,a brass washer and Permatex high temp sealer.We'll see how it works out.
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