I have the sme situation, only in my case my 73 didn't come equipped with
an EGR. A replacement head however did. I just used a proper sized bolt,
length cut to size, and tightened it down. Did not use any sealer and it
does not leak at all. And by the way.... yes this is a standard fine thread
SAE application.
Deano
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> From: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
> To: 'TR6 List' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: sealing plugs
> Date: Monday, March 30, 1998 5:37 PM
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Malcolm Walker [SMTP:walker05@camosun.bc.ca]
> > Sent: Monday, March 30, 1998 6:34 PM
> > To: Peter Zaborski
> > Cc: 'TR6 List'
> > Subject: Re: sealing plugs
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Peter Zaborski wrote:
> >
> > Are you sure it's not a pipe thread? (I've never seen the EGR on a
> > TR6...)
> >
> Positive. I plugged the other holes for the pollution stuff with pipe
> thread plugs though.
>
> > Pipe threads seal nicely with just teflon tape, or something
> > similar...
> >
> I think the heat in this area might be a consideration. That's why I
> thought I would try the exhaust stuff 0 it is made for high heat. I'm
> just not sure if it's good to have this kind of stuff anywhere near the
> cylinder innards.
>
> > You may want to have a copper washer cut for you out of plate copper,
> > and
> > use a gasket compound on it.
> >
> Most places that do this kind of stuff have a minimum shop charge so it
> may not be practical. But I might try this route.
>
> > BTW, you might find a whitworth sized socket that will *exactly* fit
> > your
> > bolt. I seem to remember it was either 5/8W or 9/16W (just smaller
> > than
> > 1-1/8")
> >
> Already have the right wrench - sockets won't do cause there is not
> enough clearance due to proximity of a head stud/nut.
>
> Thanks for the ideas.
>
> Peter Zaborski
> 76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
> Calgary AB Canada
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