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Posted: 18:21 - 06 Apr 2018 Post subject: Magnetic oil drain plug |
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Been recommended one of these, but just wondered if there any good.
The idea being that any small metal particles in your oil will stick to the plug so you can get rid next oil change.
Just wondered how much metal were talking about lol
has anyone tried these and was you surprised how much?
Or like i expect, is it a load of bollocks ____________________ You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police. |
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Posted: 18:46 - 06 Apr 2018 Post subject: |
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Depends on the bike. Back in the days of bikes without oil filters and oils without detergent, they were a fantastic idea. In a modern engine, much of which is made of non-magnetic alloy anyway, and with a paper element filter, I suspect they are less relevant.
If it comes out like a hedgehog, there is probably something horribly wrong. I've heard of them catching a snapped off gearing dog or similar before it gets into the gearbox/alternator/clutch and mullers something.
In fairness though, they don't actually fix anything, they just grab bits of swarf after the damage has already happened. The oil filter should be stopping anything bigger than 30 microns from circulating anyway. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Posted: 14:52 - 13 Apr 2018 Post subject: mag sump plug |
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What do I win ?
Why a torque wrench of course lol !!!
However, if you use a sump plug with a third less thread, and, give the nipped sump plug a full turn just for luck, then a new brain is what you need.
I use the mag sump plugs sold by M and P and have no issues what so ever with them.
I would prefer a slightly longer " magnet " part to the plug.
Remember the mini/1100/1300 "xmas tress" ??
Knowing when a thread feels "iffy" etc., is all down to common sense, good vision, feel, and experience. A manual is also good for the torque value.
God help us when stretch bolts ( they are being used already to a certain extent, think about it ) and "angular toque" not to mention actual "stretch", become the norm, which wont be long. ____________________ nuts about bikes |
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Posted: 17:00 - 13 Apr 2018 Post subject: Re: mag sump plug |
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bikenut wrote: | What do I win ?
Why a torque wrench of course lol !!!
However, if you use a sump plug with a third less thread, and, give the nipped sump plug a full turn just for luck, then a new brain is what you need.
I use the mag sump plugs sold by M and P and have no issues what so ever with them.
I would prefer a slightly longer " magnet " part to the plug.
Remember the mini/1100/1300 "xmas tress" ??
Knowing when a thread feels "iffy" etc., is all down to common sense, good vision, feel, and experience. A manual is also good for the torque value.
God help us when stretch bolts ( they are being used already to a certain extent, think about it ) and "angular toque" not to mention actual "stretch", become the norm, which wont be long. |
Stretch bolts and angular torque is already the norm but for specific assemblies.
Common sense?
Would that be the same sense that is common that accepts that a lot of mythical stuff is factual?
It is not really common sense. Mechanical maintenance is not an instinct. It is something that has to be learned or explained.
That's why we have BCF to guide and help the common woman or man.
And my preference when it comes to torque is to turn it until it breaks off then back it off 180° Centigrade or to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius divide by 32 and add 15. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 14 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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