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Blanking Plug ?

Submitted by barry_carson on Tue, 13/03/2018
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Hi, should the grub screw in the photo be fully screwed in. as i can turn it with a screw driver. it is a tight fit thread wise . is it some sort of blanking plug if so can it be screwed in and tighten up fully.

thanks Barry

55 es2 engine,

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Submitted by paul_knapp on Wed, 14/03/2018

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Hi Barry, mine is screwed in tight, from memory, itis a drilling blank off for the oil return from sump to pump. Best make sure it doesn't vibrate out.

Paul

Submitted by barry_carson on Wed, 14/03/2018

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Hi Paul , thanks for that. i wasn't sure whether or not to just tighten it up . when i first looked at the thread i thought a lock nut had fallen off but if its a case of it just screws in and tightens up thats good enough for me.

Barry

Submitted by george_phillips on Fri, 16/03/2018

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Same bike as mine, Barry, Just checked it and mine protrudes about 1/8" with no locknut and not shown on the parts list - or in an earlier issue (1950). Hope this helps.

George

Submitted by john_oldridge on Fri, 16/03/2018

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Hi Barry,

Every days a school day! .......didn't think my 1960 M50 had one but it has, just as George describes about 1/8th showing, no lock nut. (not as visible as yours in a slimline frame)

Regards John O

Submitted by barry_carson on Fri, 16/03/2018

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George, John, thanks for that .it looked to be protruding more than it did . i only noticed it because i was cleaning and painting the lower frame rails in that area. its screwed in tight now. glad i noticed it..

thanks again, Barry

Submitted by barry_carson on Fri, 16/03/2018

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yes Dan . i have put some on the thread near to the screw driver slot end so it doesn't get into the inner workings.

thanks, Barry

 


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