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Sadist112 · Oct 24th, 2009, 08:03 PM

I'll save the story because I won't be able to comply with Glider's strict language rules...

I stripped my oil drain plug any thoughts????

Drumrguy · Oct 24th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Maybe check with Harley for a new pan or rethread the hols. That EDIT, good luck.

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Hobbit · Oct 24th, 2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadist112

I'll save the story because I won't be able to comply with Glider's strict language rules...

I stripped my oil drain plug any thoughts????

can it not be helicoiled?

Drumrguy · Oct 24th, 2009, 08:21 PM

nO HELICOIL, YOU NEED SOMETHING FOR THOS TO BOTTOM OUT AGAINST, IT WOULD JUST FALL RIGHT INTO THE OIL PAN.

whatyardwork · Oct 24th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Personaly I would visit the local hardware and purchase a shallow bolt and a tap 1 size up.

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 24th, 2009, 10:56 PM

WYW has the right idea, while Helicoil would work with blind sealed hole, the metal insert is open to the oild so simple insert will not work. Simply drill and tap or use oversize drain plug (they also make them with magnet) is the best fix. And don't forget to make a note not to overtighten it...most common cause! I also use a fiber washer rather than metal one or the silly o-ring which to me is too small surface area and deteriorate too fast...

smitty901 · Oct 24th, 2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN

WYW has the right idea, while Helicoil would work with blind sealed hole, the metal insert is open to the oild so simple insert will not work. Simply drill and tap or use oversize drain plug (they also make them with magnet) is the best fix. And don't forget to make a note not to overtighten it...most common cause! I also use a fiber washer rather than metal one or the silly o-ring which to me is too small surface area and deteriorate too fast...

If you have not seen these they will work in fact we had someone on site last year did this and the dealer used a timesert to repair it.
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buck484 · Oct 25th, 2009, 12:34 AM

I did the same thing last year and the time sert was a miracle. Its been about a year and, thanks to the advise on this site, I am ridin and smilin. Thanks again all.

NEWHD74FAN · Oct 25th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

If you have not seen these they will work in fact we had someone on site last year did this and the dealer used a timesert to repair it.
++ TIME-SERT Threaded inserts for stripped threads, threaded inserts, thread repair stripped sparkplug's, Ford sparkplug blowouts, threaded inserts threaded, repair stripped threads, stripped threads, inserts threaded inserts, Ford spark plug repair,

Thank you Smitty, yes looking at the Time-sert since it has a top shoulder to stop bushing from threading all the way into the hole...I stand corrected.

The Helicoil has been in use since WWII when aluminum was finding many uses in aircraft, but stainless bolts would pull through soft aluminum allow threads. Helicoil relies on an inner tang at the bottom of the insert, locked to insertion tool to thread it in, but relies on the blind solid bottom of the hole to stop it and allow the tang to "break". Technically a regular drill is used to start, but a squared off drill is used to finish the hole so the bottom is flat and not dimpled, so the helicoil will come to a positive stop and break off the tang.

SledDog · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Drill and tab one size up as others have said. It's easy to do. Just remember to flush the oil pan at least 2 twice. You can easily find a plug to fit the new hole.

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Drumrguy Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 17th, 2009 Location: Oakdale, Pa. Posts: 261 My Mood:	Re: Help! Maybe check with Harley for a new pan or rethread the hols. That EDIT, good luck. STAFF NOTES: A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community Last edited by Bud White; Oct 24th, 2009 at 09:00 PM. Reason: Lang*

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Drumrguy Play The Throttle Ride: 2005 Ultra Classic Join Date: Oct 17th, 2009 Location: Oakdale, Pa. Posts: 261 My Mood:	Re: Help! nO HELICOIL, YOU NEED SOMETHING FOR THOS TO BOTTOM OUT AGAINST, IT WOULD JUST FALL RIGHT INTO THE OIL PAN.

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whatyardwork Community Star Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: May 4th, 2008 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 594 My Mood:	Re: Help! Personaly I would visit the local hardware and purchase a shallow bolt and a tap 1 size up.

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buck484 Contributor$ Ride: 2004 fatboy Join Date: Feb 18th, 2009 Posts: 104 My Mood:	Re: Help! I did the same thing last year and the time sert was a miracle. Its been about a year and, thanks to the advise on this site, I am ridin and smilin. Thanks again all.

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SledDog Community Star Ride: 1994 Road King FLHR Join Date: Jun 21st, 2008 Location: The Land of Year Round Riding! Posts: 445 My Mood:	Re: Help! Drill and tab one size up as others have said. It's easy to do. Just remember to flush the oil pan at least 2 twice. You can easily find a plug to fit the new hole. __________________ 77 FXE "Shaker", 94 FLHR "Primitive Man", 96 FXD "Miss Low" My Newest "Harley", MV Agusta F4 1000 S (05), 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S Track Day Bike: 2000 Ducati 996 SPS

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