Oil galley plug getting ready to blow?????

reluctantartist · Post by **reluctantartist** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:09 pm

Ok while working on my engine fixing an oil leak from the oil pressure adapter that cracked and a hardened distributor drive shaft seal, I noticed the oil galley plug in this picture. I really have not looked at them before so I can't say if it has always been like this, but I thought the plugs should be even or recessed in the block This one is not leaking (verified with engine running) but it is protruding from the case by maybe a 1/16 or maybe less. Is that ok or is this a situation where the plug is starting to work its way out?

Thanks.

Post by **Amskeptic** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:42 pm

reluctantartist wrote: This one is not leaking (verified with engine running) but it is protruding from the case by maybe a 1/16 or maybe less.

I think that is normal. Anyone have a case to look at to verify?
Colin

poptop tom · Post by **poptop tom** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 3:34 am

The case half on my stand shows that plug recessed about the same amount that yours is protuding out. FWIW.

reluctantartist · Post by **reluctantartist** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:59 am

Should I give it a tap and put JB weld on it ...to be safe...or leave it alone???

Thanks

reluctantartist · Post by **reluctantartist** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:39 pm

I took a closer look at it when I removed the oil filter and saw that the engine paint was all intact so it must have been protruding when it was painted so I decided it was best to leave it alone and just keep an eye on it.

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Oil galley plug getting ready to blow?????

Oil galley plug getting ready to blow?????

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