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Chris in WNC · 03-27-2021, 12:00 PM

does anyone sell one?

believe I've had them in the past but Brattons catalog does not list one.

drained the trans oil today and there were a few little filings in the plug......

J Franklin · 03-27-2021, 12:05 PM

A small magnet and a bit of epoxy is all you need to turn your plug into a magnetic one!

George D · 03-27-2021, 01:04 PM

I made my own for engine trans and rear end using 1/4” long 1/4” diameter high strength magnets I bought online. Just drill into drain plugs 3/16” deep 1/4” wide and stick them in they will hold themselves no glue needed very difficult to get out. When I change the oils the plugs are always loaded with “fuzz” that would have been circulating otherwise. I believe them to be very effective at keeping the oil’s free of fillings. Cylinders wear and everyone grinds a gear now and then.

noboD · 03-27-2021, 01:50 PM

If it's a pipe thread McMaster-Carr has them. Don't be alarmed the first time you see how many crumbs are stuck to it.

Bob Bidonde · 03-28-2021, 08:37 AM

I believe that babbitt is non-magnetic. However, cotter pins fatigue and wind up in the pan. What else is magnetic that would stick to a magnetic drain plug?

redmodelt · 03-28-2021, 09:53 AM

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As pistons go up and down the rings take off microscopic scrapings "the black fuzz" of the cylinder walls, esp prevalent after honing the cylinders.

Y-Blockhead · 03-28-2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

I believe that babbitt is non-magnetic. However, cotter pins fatigue and wind up in the pan. What else is magnetic that would stick to a magnetic drain plug?

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

As pistons go up and down the rings take off microscopic scrapings "the black fuzz" of the cylinder walls, esp prevalent after honing the cylinders.

I think he is asking about the transmission drain plug.

I agree, McMaster-Carr has magnetic plugs. I also use one in my Mitchell O/D and rear end.

daren007 · 03-28-2021, 05:43 PM

Never heard of a “Magnetic” transmission.

updraught · 03-28-2021, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daren007

Never heard of a “Magnetic” transmission.

There are no bolts to pull it off. Handy for those that crunch gears a lot.

redmodelt · 03-29-2021, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daren007

Never heard of a “Magnetic” transmission.

Owen Magnetic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Magnetic

Dick So. Cal. · 03-29-2021, 10:08 AM

Just a point of interest...
I have magnetic plugs in all three locations:
engine, tranny and rear end.
When I pull the plugs to check/drain oil, I always get
some 'dust' on the plugs. Not very much, but a little.
I highly recommend them.
I think I got them at McMaster-Carr.

Dick

ronn · 03-29-2021, 12:04 PM

I use HF for magnets. inexpensive.

Synchro909 · 03-29-2021, 05:22 PM

I've been using a magnet on every drain plug (4 per car including O/D) for years. I just put the magnet on the plug and screw it in. It never moves and It's easy to clean when I pull it off the plug. They cost a matter of cents each.

03-27-2021, 12:00 PM	#1
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,496	Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? does anyone sell one? believe I've had them in the past but Brattons catalog does not list one. drained the trans oil today and there were a few little filings in the plug...... __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....

03-27-2021, 12:05 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,369	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? A small magnet and a bit of epoxy is all you need to turn your plug into a magnetic one!

03-27-2021, 01:04 PM	#3
George D Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Little Falls NY Posts: 67	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? I made my own for engine trans and rear end using 1/4” long 1/4” diameter high strength magnets I bought online. Just drill into drain plugs 3/16” deep 1/4” wide and stick them in they will hold themselves no glue needed very difficult to get out. When I change the oils the plugs are always loaded with “fuzz” that would have been circulating otherwise. I believe them to be very effective at keeping the oil’s free of fillings. Cylinders wear and everyone grinds a gear now and then.

03-27-2021, 01:50 PM	#4
noboD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 370	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? If it's a pipe thread McMaster-Carr has them. Don't be alarmed the first time you see how many crumbs are stuck to it.

03-28-2021, 08:37 AM	#5
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,109	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? I believe that babbitt is non-magnetic. However, cotter pins fatigue and wind up in the pan. What else is magnetic that would stick to a magnetic drain plug? __________________ Bob Bidonde

03-28-2021, 09:53 AM	#6
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,408	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As pistons go up and down the rings take off microscopic scrapings "the black fuzz" of the cylinder walls, esp prevalent after honing the cylinders. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

03-28-2021, 05:43 PM	#8
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? Never heard of a “Magnetic” transmission.

03-29-2021, 10:08 AM	#11
Dick So. Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Segundo CA Posts: 181	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? Just a point of interest... I have magnetic plugs in all three locations: engine, tranny and rear end. When I pull the plugs to check/drain oil, I always get some 'dust' on the plugs. Not very much, but a little. I highly recommend them. I think I got them at McMaster-Carr. Dick

03-29-2021, 12:04 PM	#12
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,645	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? I use HF for magnets. inexpensive.

03-29-2021, 05:22 PM	#13
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,040	Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug? I've been using a magnet on every drain plug (4 per car including O/D) for years. I just put the magnet on the plug and screw it in. It never moves and It's easy to clean when I pull it off the plug. They cost a matter of cents each. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.