When I went looking for my stash of parts I remember now why I thought the threads were straight. What came out during the rebuild was destroyed. The replacement I ordered was not a properly formed/complete plug. It did not have a screwdriver slot or internal hex to drive it and the threads were not formed right.
This time I put in a hex socket 1/4" pipe plug. I ran the oil pump on a drill for about 2 minutes and no oil came out of the galley plug so I continued to re-assemble the bits that came off.
Thanks for letting me know about the pipe thread.
Doug L.
--Previous Message--
: If you think that the pressure leak is
: stopped good, it may be worth it to
: leave it as is. The more you mess with
: it, the more opportunity to get some
: swarf or crap in it, directly into a
: bearing feed port...
: g.
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: --Previous Message--
: Thanks Glen.
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: I have a choice now. I can use the
: plugs I installed or pull them out,
: chase the threads, and fit a 1/4 pipe
: plug (assuming I have one). Decisions,
: decisions.
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: Doug L.
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: --Previous Message--
: I don't have a 6-cylinder stripped down
: in the shop but it should be 1/4 pipe
: IIRC.
: g.
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