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Re: Changing the oil on a k model

PostPosted: Mon May 25, 2020 3:54 am
by thefrenchowl
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bonded/dowty seal
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I always try to use these bonded/dowty seals in these applications...

Patrick

Re: Changing the oil on a k model

PostPosted: Mon May 25, 2020 10:01 am
by Ferrous_Head
Don't know about the K's but Soportsters have a "special" washer there. It's a "shouldered" brass deal. With the right washer the seal pretty good.
Steel plugs in alloy are always going to be a problem over time. And there are mechanics and then there are mechanics.