The Ford 1720 Started leaking oil again...

"JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t" (jawzx2)
05/23/2020 at 16:20 • Filed to: wrenching, Tractorlopnik

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! That stupid little oil plug in the block of the Ford 1720, which is NOT threaded, popped out again. It’s hidden behind the hydraulic pump and cannot be reached without removing the pump, or working blind. This video was shot using a USB endoscope and my phone. I had to drain the engine oil, clean the oil residue off, get it tight in it’s hole again, and then this time I have applied JB Weld, instead of silicone spray sealant. The sealant lasted nearly a year before leaking, hopefully the JB will be near to permanent as can be.

I still don’t understand why this plug isn’t threaded... I mean, WHY???

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DISCUSSION (4)

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
05/23/2020 at 17:24

JB Weld and other epoxies, I have played with because I like adhesives. I wouldn’t hold out a lot of hope for that in this case. I would have suggested a more robust sealant, like Dow 3145 RTV . That stuff is BOSS, which it ought to be for what it costs. But it’s in a league by itself. JB Weld has disappointed me more than once.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
05/23/2020 at 17:45

My plan it t o actually spray it down with the same sealant again after the JB hardens. The plug actually has quite a large range of movement, I ’m mostly hoping the JB keeps it in place and the sealant keeps it from weeping...

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
05/23/2020 at 17:56

Dow 3145 RTV Sealant. This stuff is no joke.

DC Clear, 3OZ Adhesive, Clear
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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
05/23/2020 at 20:17

I t’d better be at that price!