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    lu drain plug

    doh,took plug out and changed oil put plug back in it would not tighten threads stripped.whats the norm to fix this.not plug but threads in lu.i repaired it with heli coil redrilling and taping hole im assuming there is no other way.set it with red loctite and will fill and install plug tomarrow.

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    Re: lu drain plug (triton1cos)

    Make sure you rinse out any goobers from you repair process before refilling with lu oil.
    If you can't run with the big dogs, just stay on the porch.

    Model E150DPLIIB, Serial 05311818, Mfg Date 02/2011

    SST... 14 1/2" x 19" 45.0 mph.@4950
    Rebel 15 1/2" x 17" 45.1 mph.@5250
    Rebel 15 1/2" x 16" 44.6 mph.@5300 (Re-pitched/Balanced/Blue Printed by Mark's Props)
    Rebel 15 3/4" x 15" 44.2 mph.@5700-5750

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    Re: lu drain plug (DoferGofer)

    i pumped about a half pint of lube in top hole and rinsed shavings out.i figure aluminum shavings aint gonna hurt metal gears anyway!

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