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Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:59 pmby Donels
Does anyone know what the thread size is for the diff drain plug on a 1972 +2?
Some gorilla has tightened the plug and stripped the thread. It has just enough purchase to refit and be carefully tightened and I used Loctite to hopefully ensure it holds. However, it really needs a helicoil.
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:11 pmby types26/36
I believe it is 1/2" unf
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:12 pmby richardcox_lotus
Paul Matty can supply a replacement.
Regards
Richard
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:46 pmby Donels
Thanks for the info Brian but these are sump plugs. The diff housing is Lotus unique, does your 1/2" unf refer to this?.
Dave
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
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Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:55 pmby types26/36
Opps
sorry didnt read Diff.
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:10 pmby CBUEB1771
The fittings in the differential housing are all BSPP,
Drain: 1/4 BSPP
Fill: 1/2 BSPP
Breather: 3/8 BSPP
The plugs are all brass and use fiber crush washers.
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:25 amby Donels
Thanks Russ.
Re: Diff Drain Plug Thread
Posted:
Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:22 amby billwill
They are probably standard plumbing parts in Britain.