Primary Oil Drain Screw in too far...

[usmcbay]

So I was changing my fluids... put my Primary Oil Drain 40t plug back in with the "Fancy" new floss type tape instead of Teflon Tape... well the screw went in a bit further... Fired it up and had a whining sound... gave it a bit and shut it down. Drained the Primary Oil and noticed the plug had been rubbed... My question: What was the plug hitting - the bolts on my Clutch pack bell (?) or the Bell (?) itself... I think you know what I mean by the Bell. Just want to know what went on in there... I used regular Teflon Tape after that and it didn't go in as far because the floss stuff just didn't go in...

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[stro1965]

I don't know, that doesn't look like the primary drain plug on my '07!

[nocarb]

Originally Posted by usmcbay

So I was changing my fluids... put my Primary Oil Drain 40t plug back in with the "Fancy" new floss type tape instead of Teflon Tape... well the screw went in a bit further... Fired it up and had a whining sound... gave it a bit and shut it down. Drained the Primary Oil and noticed the plug had been rubbed...

My question:
What was the plug hitting - the bolts on my Clutch pack bell (?) or the Bell (?) itself... I think you know what I mean by the Bell.

Just want to know what went on in there... I used regular Teflon Tape after that and it didn't go in as far because the floss stuff just didn't go in...

Not sure exactly what is was hitting, something on clutch basket. Try getting another drain plug and don't tighten too much.

[SG 1]

Not familiar with the 03, but that looks like the plug in the front of the case that is in a casting hole and should not be removed.

[lp]

It certainly does not look like a primary drain plug, which is more like a BOLT...hint hint.

Dude, I think you just screwed up....

lp

[Uncle Scrooge]

That's the drain plug ok. I had one just like it on my 02 Dyna. No shoulder or o-ring. I tried teflon tape, liquid teflon, and some kind of form a gasket compound, but never did get it completely leak free. I always wondered about tightening it too far, but never heard any sounds like you describe.

[beerguz]

I guess you could see what the tourqe is for that bolt and go from there.

[nocarb]

Originally Posted by lp

It certainly does not look like a primary drain plug, which is more like a BOLT...hint hint.

Dude, I think you just screwed up....

lp

It is a drain plug primary and trans are identical on older models.

[HarleyGoodies]

But 03's have different drain plugs on the transmissions.

[lp]

Originally Posted by nocarb

It is a drain plug primary and trans are identical on older models.

Dang. Thats good. I FAIL....

lp