1LW CAT question

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  1. Jun 24, 2019 #1
    LJLowrey

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    20190624_174649.jpg [It appears a plug has worked itself out on the lower right side of the block just above the oil pan. What might I use as a temporary fix to get up road and what size/ thread count plug will I need to replace the old one? Trying to upload a pic but not having any luck.
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2019 #2
    Superhauler

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    It's just a rubber plug that got brittle over time and fell apart. Any cat shop would probably have one. Just lube the new plug and push it in. If you can't find one find one of those oil fill plugs that swells when you twist the tee handle.
     
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    spsauerland

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    It is dipstick provision hole. Not threaded. I would replace the other two also. Looks like this 31VJ5bQQ0mL._AC_SY400_.jpg
     
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    Part number 165-6170
     
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    LJLowrey

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    Sure am glad to hear this. Never had one go bad before. First time for everything. Thanks for the input
     
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