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Oiler plug without hole
Was putting my trans together and happened to notice that the oiler plug is sans a hole. Should I get a new one or attempt to put a hole through it myself? 
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It looks like there is something stuck in the end of the hole. If there really isn't a hole, You've nothing to lose by giving drilling a try. What's the worst that could happen? Broken drill?
The hole is 3/32"
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Looks like a factory plug so just dig a bit from both sides and get the crap out.
Remember to install the plug hole facing up! The splashing primary oil goes in the hole and lubricates the C/S bearing.
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Thanks guys!
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my oil hole was plugged with dirt.the trans.started making a rumbling noise.took it apart and found the rollers in the open end bearing were cocked on an angle with no visible oil.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brucstoudt
my oil hole was plugged with dirt.the trans.started making a rumbling noise.took it apart and found the rollers in the open end bearing were cocked on an angle with no visible oil.
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That was a good catch.
Lesson to be learned here is when you hear something sounding off kilter check it out. |
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Check the top trough in the case as well.
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Oiler plug without hole
There was definitely metal blocking the hole. I ended up using a small hacksaw and taking off the very end which then revealed the hole. I then took a 3/32 drill bit and opened it all the way up. Finished off the rough edges with sandpaper and cleaned everything up with brake clean. Should be good to go. 
Thanks for all the replies!
And [mention]Iron Mike [/mention], what do you mean by the top trough?
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you've cleared the inside hole.how does the outside hole look?are you able to blow compressed air through it?
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Top trough inside the case trans cavity (on the roof of trans cavity) feeds right side bearing. Probably has the same amount of crud in there.
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