10-01-2015, 05:55 AM
(09-30-2015, 01:10 PM)fixkick Wrote: yes that rubber plug will leak fast. and what a mess too.
sure, cant see why a RTV fill up can't work. if done carefully. and clean.
it might stay there like that for ever, unlike the falling out plugs with only 1211 caulk.
sounds like too much fun, hope it stays warm there,
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oops my neighbor just killed a 6 foot, copper dead... going to change all my rules now.
was helping other neighbor, fix bad erosion from clogged, french drain,, hands in deep hole in the dark... not smart.
Copperhead, no fun! Only worries I've had working under my car are from the leaves collecting under it, and maybe a surprise guest like that enjoying them too.
Don't like them, glad to avoid. The antivenin alone can bankrupt a person.
Plugs: going to first see if there's something at Lowes magic hardware box section (all kinds of esoteric parts they carry) that might suffice, otherwise, big plug of high temp RTV it will be. Pretty sure the loss of my original plugs cost me my oil level to begin with, so definitely fixing up. Am missing the one near the reverse switch, and another elsewhere.
Will be installing the countershaft middle tonight, only worry there really is that the original middle bearing there (the one with the 2 bolt retainer) is different from the original setup. It's now a one-piece replacement (had to remove the race) which means once in place, will have to pound 2 into the case holders. Just worry since it will apply stresses to the outside of the bearings as they push into their respective positions in the case.
Used a rubber mallet last time, and plastic dead blow hammer, worked nice. Last hurdle, I hope.