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Offline kirin

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« on: December 14, 2006, 10:28:17 PM »
Hey folks,
I got this beautiful new engine case in which I'd like to pull out the oil galley plugs, tap them, and then put in some proper aircraft style-hex plugs. Anybody have an idea where to get the plugs and what sizes I need and taps? I guess I'm going to need a slide hammer too....
-Kirin
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2006, 05:23:58 PM »
Alright! I'm curious.

What's wrong with the factory plugs?

 
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Offline James Buchan

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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2006, 05:42:28 PM »
Scat makes some - I have a set to give away on my site.
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Offline Bruce

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« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2006, 01:04:10 AM »
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Hey folks,
I got this beautiful new engine case
  What part of \"new\" suggests dirty and plugged up to you?
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« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2006, 12:04:05 PM »
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What part of \"new\" suggests dirty and plugged up to you?
after the crap i pulled out of my \"new\" engine case i would suggest it.
i found crap right behind some of the oil galley plugs, and i actually did try to clean it before i decided to unplug it....but thats just my experience
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Offline kirin

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« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2006, 01:47:39 PM »
Lets see,
The chance of casting sand, machining gunk and a hate for that kind of style plug is enough of a reason for me. Lets see I much rather do it now then have my new engine built up and start it up for the first time and run sand and stuff through the bearings. That would suck and be expensive to boot!
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Offline Bruce

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« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2006, 03:02:30 PM »
Stock engine cases are die cast.  No sand involved in the process.
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Offline dannyboy

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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2006, 03:06:22 PM »
arent the new al cases sand cast??
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Offline kirin

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« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2006, 03:53:47 PM »
Forgot to mention that it is a new HD aluminum case.
The first 1300 produced has casting sand problems(left over castings and crap left in the galleys). I have one in the 3000's So I should be good but better safe then sorry!
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