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spinelll · 01-01-2019, 11:39 AM

I'd like to use a bit of sealer on the little oil drain tube that runs out of the main bearing. Does it require a high-temp sealer?

Ultimate copper or the permatext red?

AL in NY · 01-01-2019, 11:48 AM

That drain pipe has tapered pipe threads and it shouldn't need sealer, particularly because there's no oil pressure on it. If your worried about it coming unscrewed, try some JB Weld on it.

spinelll · 01-03-2019, 07:23 AM

Thanks Al.

You're right of course about the thread but when the pipe is tightened snug, it's not oriented the correct way. I have to back it out about a 1/4 turn for it to be pointing in the right direction. Thus the need for a sealer.

daveymc29 · 01-03-2019, 11:17 AM

As mentioned, JB Weld

AL in NY · 01-03-2019, 07:52 PM

You can use a 1/4 pipe tap and very carefully tap the hole slightly deeper. Just do a 1/4 turn at a time. Tap once, re-try your drain pipe. Not right......tap again and re-try. Keep doing this until the pipe is tight and in the correct orientation. Don't tap it too deep or you may restrict the oil flow.

aermotor · 01-04-2019, 07:32 AM

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What about a good cleaning and some type of Loctite?

John

Aretino · 01-04-2019, 10:10 AM

Try using a product called "Tight Seal". Tight Seal is similar to a pipe thread compound.

01-01-2019, 11:39 AM	#1
spinelll Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 337	Oil drain sealer I'd like to use a bit of sealer on the little oil drain tube that runs out of the main bearing. Does it require a high-temp sealer? Ultimate copper or the permatext red?

01-01-2019, 11:48 AM	#2
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: Oil drain sealer That drain pipe has tapered pipe threads and it shouldn't need sealer, particularly because there's no oil pressure on it. If your worried about it coming unscrewed, try some JB Weld on it. __________________ AL in NY

01-03-2019, 07:23 AM	#3
spinelll Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 337	Re: Oil drain sealer Thanks Al. You're right of course about the thread but when the pipe is tightened snug, it's not oriented the correct way. I have to back it out about a 1/4 turn for it to be pointing in the right direction. Thus the need for a sealer.

01-03-2019, 11:17 AM	#4
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Re: Oil drain sealer As mentioned, JB Weld

01-03-2019, 07:52 PM	#5
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: Oil drain sealer You can use a 1/4 pipe tap and very carefully tap the hole slightly deeper. Just do a 1/4 turn at a time. Tap once, re-try your drain pipe. Not right......tap again and re-try. Keep doing this until the pipe is tight and in the correct orientation. Don't tap it too deep or you may restrict the oil flow. __________________ AL in NY

01-04-2019, 07:32 AM	#6
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: Oil drain sealer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What about a good cleaning and some type of Loctite? John

01-04-2019, 10:10 AM	#7
Aretino Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dallas, TX, Angola, IN Posts: 157	Re: Oil drain sealer Try using a product called "Tight Seal". Tight Seal is similar to a pipe thread compound.