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Drain plug thread type

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Does anyone know what the Sprint gearbox drain / filler thread sizes are? Is the sump the same? Hopefully I can then get something suitable locally.

Old one measures approx 5/8 diameter and thread is tapered and 18tpi. It would help if I knew what to ask for.

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Sounds like a 3/8 BSP thread. BSP sizes do not relate to the thread diameter but the size of pipe they are intended for.

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The drain plugs are also tapered to get a better seal....

ooops I just noticed you already said that...

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I always wrap a bit of PTFE tape around the threads. Not sure of the size though.
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Mad Mart wrote:I always wrap a bit of PTFE tape around the threads. Not sure of the size though.
6mm.
That's the PTFE tape I always use.
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Edin Dundee wrote:
Mad Mart wrote:I always wrap a bit of PTFE tape around the threads. Not sure of the size though.
6mm.
That's the PTFE tape I always use.
http://i.imgur.com/wJmHyyU.gifv :P
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#7 Post by sprint95m »

The gearbox (and also engine and back axle) filler and drain plugs are interchangeable.

The BL workshop manual describes it as "3/8" N.P. plug".



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Edin Dundee wrote:
Mad Mart wrote:I always wrap a bit of PTFE tape around the threads. Not sure of the size though.
6mm.
That's the PTFE tape I always use.
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:lol: I knew I should have reworded that.
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geeksteve wrote:
Edin Dundee wrote:
Mad Mart wrote:I always wrap a bit of PTFE tape around the threads. Not sure of the size though.
6mm.
That's the PTFE tape I always use.
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Mad Mart wrote:
Edin Dundee wrote:
Mad Mart wrote:I always wrap a bit of PTFE tape around the threads. Not sure of the size though.
6mm.
That's the PTFE tape I always use.
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:lol: I knew I should have reworded that.
Does that mean you're sh#t?
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