Author |
Message |
Johnod
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2017 - 01:54 pm: |
|
Anyone have a number for this? I can't find it. Thanks |
Ratbuell
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2017 - 06:56 pm: |
|
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
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2017 - 07:03 pm: |
|
Exactly what I'm trying to avoid. |
Ratbuell
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2017 - 09:55 pm: |
|
If you use a 1/4" ratchet with very little leverage, and don't torque angry...you'll be fine. |
Upthemaiden
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 07:44 am: |
|
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
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 05:35 pm: |
|
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
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 11:07 pm: |
|
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
| Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 12:27 am: |
|
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
| Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 - 09:16 am: |
|
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.) |
|