Hi Jim,
That's a lot of dripping oil!! You need to see exactly where it's coming
from. Might be the gasket, might be the plug. Clean up all that area with
solvent and a tooth brush. Wipe it all off and then you should be able to see
where it's coming from. Shouldn't be any leaks. Period!
To make a magnetic plug, get some of the small round ceramic magnets from a
hardware store and put a dab of JB Weld on th drain plug, set the magnet in it
and let set for a bit. Then it's ready to put in place with teflon tape.
It's that easy!
I make them that way all the time.
Later, Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Johnson
To: Midget/Sprite ; Spridgets
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 12:29 PM
Subject: [midgetsprite] Midget is back on the road...
The midget is back on the road. What a difference it makes having a
drive shaft yoke that doesn't slop around in the output shaft
bushing!! It runs smooth as silk.
I notice my diff is leaking drips of oil. While it was sitting idle
for nearly a month, an oil spot about 8 inches across formed. I am
assuming this is a common problem but am wondering if anyone has
suggestions on how to minimize this? Plumbers tape on the drain plug
threads??
Not having looked at it closely, I seem to recall that the drain plug
is some sort of recessed affair. Anyone know the size? Anyone know
where to get a magnetic plug?
I had quite a time trying to get the bonnet back on evenly. Finally
got *near* and quit figuring on making it beautimuss later on. I am
missing bolts for the bonnet on this MKIII - Anyone know the size of
these?
Thanks in advance for any help..
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
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