stripped the oil plug

[gwdriver]

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.

[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.

[recumbentbob]

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.

[cactusjack]

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.

[rolfe]

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.