21-07-2020, 10:17 AM
Just re-fitting my engine and have replaced the sump plug washer with "Dowty" seal.
Only slight concern is that it's quite thick so the thread on the plug doesn't engage in the sump as much as as previously.
I did wonder about wiring the plug in place as having it fall out would obviously be disastrous.
So, am I worrying about nothing or do others wire the plug in place? I did wonder if this may be a requirement for those who enter speed events.
If anyone does wire the plug how do you secure the wire to the plug. I have seen nuts corner-drilled but not sure that would be possible without a drill jig.
John.
Only slight concern is that it's quite thick so the thread on the plug doesn't engage in the sump as much as as previously.
I did wonder about wiring the plug in place as having it fall out would obviously be disastrous.
So, am I worrying about nothing or do others wire the plug in place? I did wonder if this may be a requirement for those who enter speed events.
If anyone does wire the plug how do you secure the wire to the plug. I have seen nuts corner-drilled but not sure that would be possible without a drill jig.
John.