Are the threads really ok on a US pipe thread plug for this
application? I seem to remember reading a book about MGB's which
warned about the threads in the B's oil sump plug (and a few other
"plumbing" locations) being BSP (British Standard Pipe?), and
incompatible with US standard pipe threads. Not knowing myself, it
scared me away from doing such substititutions on the Midget. If the
nominal sizes are close between the US and British, a substitution
would probably work for a couple of on-offs, since it's a force-fit
anyway for pipe threads, but I'd worry about the thing eventually
distorting the threads too much to seal on repeated removals. Anyone
know about British pipe thread and if this is an issue for Spridgets?
MD
---Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net> wrote:
>
> At 07:03 AM 2/8/99 -0600, you wrote:
> >We've seen some good suggestions on how to make an appropriate tool
for
> >removing Spridget drain plugs. I'm just wondering, did anyone else
> >replace their plug(s) with a more normal one when they changed their
> >fluid?
> >
> >Rich
> >Council Bluffs, Iowa
> >
> >'74.5 RB MGB "Miss Maggie"
> >'78 Chevy Half-Ton "Waltzin' Matilda" (LBC Support Vehicle)
> >'79 Midget "Miss Molly"
>
>
> Rich,
>
> We replaced our differential plugs with ones from a Ford. Not only
do they
> have a 3/8" female hex, allowing you to use your ratchet and
extension for
> removal and installation, they are magnetic as well. If memory
serves me,
> they are 1/2" pipe thread. Should be able to get them at most auto
parts
> stores.
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> >richard.arnold@juno.com or rdarnold@neonramp.com
> >
> Bill & Cindy
>
>
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