Oil plug replacement 06-0668

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Hey guys,

Just come back from a superb fall ride here in Quebec!

I was looking at my oil plug at the bottom of my engine and it was a bit loose and was off course leaking. I tightened it, but the plug seems to be no more tight in the hole.

I spoke to my mechanics and he told me to find a bigger plug and retread the hole.

Can you suggest me something to replace the 05-0668 plug?
 
If leak is steady , google timesert or do a search on this foroum , there was a good “how to repair” using timesert , works well, did mine a few years back now ....
 
Craig said:
If leak is steady , google timesert or do a search on this foroum , there was a good “how to repair” using timesert , works well, did mine a few years back now ....
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Thanks Craig! That is what I need! Do you know the thread of the screw? I know it is a 3/8 diameter, but it is sure not a “m” screw?
 
phliper said:
I was looking at my oil plug at the bottom of my engine and it was a bit loose and was off course leaking. I tightened it, but the plug seems to be no more tight in the hole.
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06-0668 is the oil tank drain plug (3/8" UNF).
https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/15355/oil-tank-drain-plug-with-magnet-

The sump drain plug is 06-4188.
https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/sho...-crankcases-filter-breather-tachometer-drive#
https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-details/16288/magnetic-sump-plug-06-7824-

It should be 3/8" - 16 (UNC).
https://www.oldbritts.com/39_064188hst.html
 
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swooshdave said:
So was it the engine sump plug or the oil tank?
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It was the engine sump plug.
I bought a timesert on amazon. I will work ont that this winter. I want to ride here in Quebec during fall. It’s the most beautiful season of the year!
 
Two things.
1) the threads being “loose”, when partially threaded in, but still snugs up ok?

2) do you have a friend that’s a machinist? Can you bribe him with beer? To assist with the insert.

3) Do you have an oil pressure gage? Warning light?

4) Have you ever ridden with an oil soaked rear tire?
 
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Timeserts don't require a machinist.
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Dave, have you not read the dozens of thread repairs gone bad?
What do you know of the O.P.’s skill set?
If he has the skills, he’ll simply KNOW to ignore that point....
But if he doesn’t it will at very least provoke the question. It’s less uncomfortable than asking “can you drill straight?”
 
I did mine while bike was on center stand , as long as you pay close attention to first pass getting it straight ,there should be no issues .... I offered this fellow my kit ... and he told me via PM he had found one locally and did the repair this past Sat. afternoon .... “maybe his English just not that great” .... I saw on Amazon the kit was $210+ ? so offered my kit used once with 4 timeserts left for $100 ... the above was his response .... just sayin’
 
concours said:
Dave, have you not read the dozens of thread repairs gone bad?
What do you know of the O.P.’s skill set?
If he has the skills, he’ll simply KNOW to ignore that point....
But if he doesn’t it will at very least provoke the question. It’s less uncomfortable than asking “can you drill straight?”
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Let's put it this way, I did it and it worked perfectly. Which means anyone can do it.

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/oil-drain-timesert-repair.14109/

You do not need to have a machine shop. Even if you drill it slightly off (which is hard to do) you'll still be fine.

I suspect thread repairs gone wrong are for Helicoils, which fail.
 
swooshdave said:
Let's put it this way, I did it and it worked perfectly. Which means anyone can do it.

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/oil-drain-timesert-repair.14109/

You do not need to have a machine shop. Even if you drill it slightly off (which is hard to do) you'll still be fine.

I suspect thread repairs gone wrong are for Helicoils, which fail.
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Okay Dave, you’re right. My view can be jaded, as I daily end up fixing feckups (including thread repairs!) that people who aren’t smart enough know what could go wrong, and then to stop in time to not create a mechanical mess. I never said “machine shop”. Don’t ever get on/in an airplane, Heli-coils abound. Thanks for your insight on the topic. I’ve enjoyed watching your youtube videos. :p
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Carry on.
Oil plug replacement 06-0668
 
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Yup , I’m an Everyman with no special skills and got it done without drama ....
 
I did the time-sert repair on my 750 motor drain plug several years ago and it has worked well except once when the insert came out with the plug when I removed it during an oil change on a hot engine. I put in a new insert with red loctite and have had no problems since, although I let the engine cool somewhat before removing the plug now.
 
northern750 said:
I did the time-sert repair on my 750 motor drain plug several years ago and it has worked well except once when the insert came out with the plug when I removed it during an oil change on a hot engine. I put in a new insert with red loctite and have had no problems since, although I let the engine cool somewhat before removing the plug now.
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The end of the Timesert should have locked it in. Are you sure you did that step correctly?
 
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