[TR] oil pan plug

[WBEECH]

Go to you local FLAPS and buy and oversize oil plug, should not need Teflon
tape.  Be sure to get a new copper washer with it too.

Bill

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On May 26, 2013, at 6:55 PM, Gary Nafziger <nafzigerg at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Newly overhauled tr-3.  Wrapped the oil pan plug with teflon tape and
> tightened up to what felt solid.  It's been leading while just sitting over
> winter.  Have a dinner plate size oil puddle at least.  I purchased the
Moss
> ball valve type spigot to install so I won't need to bother the threads in
the
> future.  I'd like to get a good tight seal on the valve.  Looking for
> suggestions on what to use for a good oil blocking seal.  Just wrap with
> thicker and thicker teflon tape?  Is there a plumbers putty/caulk that
might
> work.  If so does plumbers stuff work ok with the engine heat?
> Just wondering
> gary n.
>
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