There are many who will advise against using teflon tape on an application
where the threads that shed off can block oil passages. You can find, at most
any hardware store, a teflon paste pipe dope. This past has the teflon you
want but the particle size is small enough to pass through any critical area.
But you should be able to tighten the plug up enough to stop the leak. Take a
closer look and see if the weld is cracked. The leak may be from somewhere
else in which case no treatment on the plug will stop the leak.
Dave Massey
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Nafziger <nafzigerg@yahoo.com>
To: triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, May 26, 2013 6:59 pm
Subject: [TR] oil pan plug
Newly overhauled tr-3. Wrapped the oil pan plug with teflon tape and
tightened up to what felt solid. It's been leading while just sitting over
winter. Have a dinner plate size oil puddle at least. I purchased the Moss
ball valve type spigot to install so I won't need to bother the threads in
the
future. I'd like to get a good tight seal on the valve. Looking for
suggestions on what to use for a good oil blocking seal. Just wrap with
thicker and thicker teflon tape? Is there a plumbers putty/caulk that might
work. If so does plumbers stuff work ok with the engine heat?
Just wondering
gary n.
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