stripped the oil plug

cliff1600 · 04-04-2011, 05:13 PM

Somehow I stripped the oil plug threads on the oil pan by over tighten don't now what I was thinking. I used locktite and seems to be holding. Is it possible to use a tap and re thread or go to a bigger plug?

g4s · 04-10-2012, 10:31 AM

Does anyone know if this fix works on an '06 1600 Nomad?

This fix worked for a BUBF, but I'm not sure of the stock sizes of the plugs on other Vulcans. The plug was made by Oil-Tite, part number 65213, and was a 12mm with a 1.75 pitch (M12-1.75). Cost was $2.99 Repair time was about 5 minutes.

**Top Cat** · 04-10-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by g4s

Does anyone know if this fix works on an '06 1600 Nomad?

This fix worked for a BUBF, but I'm not sure of the stock sizes of the plugs on other Vulcans. The plug was made by Oil-Tite, part number 65213, and was a 12mm with a 1.75 pitch (M12-1.75). Cost was $2.99 Repair time was about 5 minutes.

Tighten it till it strips and then back off a half turn did we.

Seriously, I would imagine they are all the same but don't take my word for it.
This will get your post back to the top and someone with real knowledge will help.

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2012, 03:16 PM

It should work, Check out Gadgets Fixit, he has a how to repair in stripped oil plugs.

BagMan · 12-20-2014, 10:24 PM

Good Information.

Jllm02199 · 12-21-2014, 03:49 PM

Put the drain plug in with J B weld.
use side screen plug from now on.

cactusjack · 12-21-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jllm02199

Put the drain plug in with J B weld.
use side screen plug from now on.

Yeah, duct tape won't work so JB Weld is the answer. Not! Fix it right for christ sake. There are plenty of suggestions here on the correct way to handle this issue.

recumbentbob · 12-22-2014, 07:37 AM

Buy a torque wrench so this doesn't happen again. Harbor freight torque wrench is all you need.

Dave · 12-22-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

Buy a torque wrench so this doesn't happen again. Harbor freight torque wrench is all you need.

It has always amazed me the number of people that work on their equipment without one.

johnb · 12-23-2014, 06:59 PM

I guess I must be "overdoing it" then. I have 3, a 1/2" drive (20-150 ft lbs) a 3/8" drive (10-75 ft lbs) and a 3/8" drive (25-250 inch lbs). I'm no mechanic, so it is even more important so I don't over-tighten things so they break. Also need to know that I tighten things like the axles and brakes properly. You can never be too careful.

cactusjack · 12-23-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

It has always amazed me the number of people that work on their equipment without one.

I have 3 of them myself. 1/2", 3/8" and a 1/4" in/lbs wrenches.

roadhawg · 12-22-2014, 09:12 AM

Pay attention? I cant afford to pay attention!

DONT do what I did once......
I somehow got the spring/filter thing in backwards and well you know when I started it up my oil lite went on.

gwdriver · 12-22-2014, 04:49 PM

1 more tip- After you remove the tap or self tapping drain plug remove the oil filler plug and pour in 1/2-1 qt of oil and let it drain good. It will remove any debris that is in the crankcase.

recumbentbob · 12-23-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by johnb

I guess I must be "overdoing it" then. I have 3, a 1/2" drive (20-150 ft lbs) a 3/8" drive (10-75 ft lbs) and a 3/8" drive (25-250 inch lbs). I'm no mechanic, so it is even more important so I don't over-tighten things so they break. Also need to know that I tighten things like the axles and brakes properly. You can never be too careful.

I have 3 also the 3/8 drive gets the most use.

rolfe · 01-03-2015, 02:09 PM

In a nut shell bought RED years back that had set in a warehouse for a long time. I noticed right away the oil plug was not seating correctly. However I did continue to use it. Finally it was just not safe to me.

No wanting to do a major project I purchase these only needed one but it was a box purchase.

No biggie to thread right in. But I do the side drain 100% of the time.

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g4s Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 31	Does anyone know if this fix works on an '06 1600 Nomad? This fix worked for a BUBF, but I'm not sure of the stock sizes of the plugs on other Vulcans. The plug was made by Oil-Tite, part number 65213, and was a 12mm with a 1.75 pitch (M12-1.75). Cost was $2.99 Repair time was about 5 minutes.
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johnb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 271	Torque Wrench(s) I guess I must be "overdoing it" then. I have 3, a 1/2" drive (20-150 ft lbs) a 3/8" drive (10-75 ft lbs) and a 3/8" drive (25-250 inch lbs). I'm no mechanic, so it is even more important so I don't over-tighten things so they break. Also need to know that I tighten things like the axles and brakes properly. You can never be too careful.
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roadhawg Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Starke Florida Posts: 856	Pay attention? I cant afford to pay attention! DONT do what I did once...... I somehow got the spring/filter thing in backwards and well you know when I started it up my oil lite went on. __________________ "Ride it like you stole it"! 2008 1600 Nomad 56K miles "BlueBelle" 2004 1500 Nomad 102 K miles "Black Beauty" ABATE Black Creek Chapter Amvet Rider Post 86 http://www.facebook.com/AmvetPost86 Weston A. Price Foundation member. Vegetarian...... An old Indian word meaning "Bad Hunter" Legalize Freedom! Question Authority! "Im in love with the waitress, and I dont even know her name" "Boys" Gone Wild" ! Mainstreet Station 2012 Daytona Bikeweek Last edited by roadhawg; 12-22-2014 at 09:15 AM.
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gwdriver Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 28	1 more tip- After you remove the tap or self tapping drain plug remove the oil filler plug and pour in 1/2-1 qt of oil and let it drain good. It will remove any debris that is in the crankcase. __________________ VBA # 02726 07 Nomad 09 Road King
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