Block Drain Plug

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Old plug is good believe it or not. Tested in different threads and cleaned up/sharpened threads.

Not that it matters, same result with plug from boat dealer, same result with two other brass plugs from hardware store. All the same size all the same failed results.



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[Skidave]

Again, buy the drain set. Clean your block threads. Put some plumbers liquid pipe thread compound on the piece that goes into the block. Turn carefully until it is seated. Then pipe compound the remaining pieces for the drain on this side and assemble. In the fall, do the rest of your drain plugs the same way as above.

If you have a small drip because your threads on the block are worn, don't worry. After a few temp cycles and some hours of use, everything should seat ok.

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[Fgroce]

This should not be that hard, Did you get the right size NPT pipe tap and new plugs? I would also recommend a couple wraps of white teflon tape around the plugs. If you can find brass plugs it would be a plus. Start the pipe tap in the threaded hole and gently turn with an adjustable wrench. As you screw in the tap and feel resistance turn 1/4 turn and remove tap. You should start to see rust powder and metal building up on the threads. You can take a screw driver and stick it in the hole for a depth gauge, Then mark your tap a little shorter. Once again make sure you do not bottom out the tap inside the block on the outside of the cylinder wall casting. When you screw in the plug do not over tighten it, just snug it up. Then you should be ready to go. Just be careful and take you time.