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| GregAmy |
 Jun 26 2018, 09:04 AM
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Putting aside discussion on whether they're needed...a historics group I'm running with (VRG) is insisting I run with drilled and safety-wired engine and trans drain plug fasteners. In a cursory search through common vendors I'm not able to locate any.
Is anyone aware of pre-drilled engine drain bolt, plate/screen bolt, and trans plugs before I spend the coin on a drill jig? |
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| GregAmy |
Jun 26 2018, 09:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,298 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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Thanks, Chris!
Yes, it's silly. Even more so that someone told me they're not really worried about drain plugs loosening, it's more a visual confirmation that the competitor had verified that the plugs are tightened... I pointed out the design of the trans plug; the response was (paraphrased), "there's a little bit of the flange hanging out, you can run a drill bit and wire through that." Hey, if a piece of wire makes them happy, I'll put a piece of wire through it. |
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| Chris914n6 |
Jun 26 2018, 06:39 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,318 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(GregAmy @ Jun 26 2018, 08:43 AM)  Yes, it's silly. Even more so that someone told me they're not really worried about drain plugs loosening, it's more a visual confirmation that the competitor had verified that the plugs are tightened... Would a dab of paint suffice then? It's the OEM method for such things. |
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| GregAmy |
Jun 26 2018, 07:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,298 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jun 26 2018, 08:39 PM) Would a dab of paint suffice then? Nope, I asked. In fact, anticipating that may be an option I pointed out that not only did I correctly torque the bolts/plugs, that they should notice that I marked with a Sharpie where each bolt was located, and "promised" I would visually check them after each session. That may have assuaged their fears for last weekend and I was allowed to run, but I was given the ole "fix my next race" requirement. I like the idea of the "outtie" drain plugs on the transaxle. But they're pricey at around $25-35 each. I've got the idea that in the future I'll build up a trans cooler system for the car, so what I may do for now is buy the Patrick Motorsports plugs that convert the holes to -8AN fittings ($25 ea) and loop an AN line between them for now (I have enough -8AN fittings and hoses to do it myself). |
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GregAmy Pre-Drilled Drain Plugs? Jun 26 2018, 09:04 AM
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Putting aside discussion on whether they're n... Jun 26 2018, 09:39 AM
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Thanks, Chris!
Yes, it's silly. Even mor... Jun 26 2018, 08:21 PM ClayPerrine You can get a set of drain plugs from a 911 transm... Jun 26 2018, 11:24 AM Mark Henry Are they going to get you to drill the oil filter ... Jun 26 2018, 03:03 PM ClayPerrine
Are they going to get you to drill the oil filter... Jun 26 2018, 04:32 PM Dr Evil I have a bunch of used "outie" plugs. Hi... Jun 27 2018, 11:54 AM GregAmy
I have a bunch of used "outie" plugs. H... Jun 27 2018, 12:45 PM Dr Evil
I have a bunch of used "outie" plugs. ... Jun 27 2018, 12:56 PM Jamie
I have a bunch of used "outie" plugs. H... Jun 27 2018, 01:01 PM The Cabinetmaker Uh, properly done safety wire will stop a bolt fro... Jun 27 2018, 05:43 PM Jamie
Uh, properly done safety wire will stop a bolt fr... Jun 27 2018, 07:12 PM ClayPerrine
Uh, properly done safety wire will stop a bolt f... Jun 28 2018, 12:16 PM The Cabinetmaker Exactly. Jun 28 2018, 05:49 PM GregAmy Typically, safety wire won't ensure proper tor... Jun 28 2018, 07:01 PM 914forme It is a simple thing here, you want to race you fo... Jun 28 2018, 07:49 PM GregAmy Status: Complete, thanks to Dr Evil and Chris Fole... Jul 15 2018, 09:25 AM Krieger The idea behind the method of proper safety wiring... Jul 15 2018, 12:17 PM GregAmy
The idea behind the method of proper safety wirin... Jul 15 2018, 07:08 PM |
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