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SB 10-12-2016 07:29 PM

^^^^Do you check your lug nuts before you drive your car/truck out ?

3pointstar 10-12-2016 07:56 PM

I seriously doubt if the plug vibrated out -- strange things could occur but the probability of doing that on it's own -- highly unlikely.

I know I'm anal retentive but I put a couple of winds of Teflon tape around the treads before I screw it in- don't ask me why just always did it!

3pointstar

Mseuro 10-12-2016 08:10 PM

I have heard of a few that came out on their own, but it was only when the loan payments were overdue by 90 days and no money left.

outonsafari 10-12-2016 08:18 PM


Originally Posted by Speedracer29 (Post 4490867)
I'd find a way to run 120VAC to the new drain plug....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3kxAA2L4Q

thirdchildhood 10-12-2016 08:18 PM

Someone stole it.

30ftpanther 10-12-2016 08:23 PM

I apply pipe dope one to three times a year snug it up never a problem fifteen plus years.:)

Brandonb_05 10-12-2016 09:33 PM


Originally Posted by BradH (Post 4490788)
A hex socket plug would be a little harder to remove, they need more than a crescent wrench.

Here's an example in stainless, brass is also available http://www.mcmaster.com/#4452k544/=14ker9g

Do you know what's better than loctite? .................. Cross thread!:cool-smiley-011:

MichiMike 10-12-2016 09:39 PM

My plug takes 2x the torque to remove after install.
If they are out to get you they will try again.

I like the optex weatherproof wireless annunciation. Have 2 in the driveway one at the drives and one on the side. Also has aux relay output to tie into lights horn etc.

Speedracer29 10-12-2016 09:44 PM

If you're not going to booby trap the drain plug, at least toss some Palmolive in the bilge so it gets cleaned real nice the next time they screw with you.

Brandonb_05 10-12-2016 09:50 PM

It would be nice if you could catch them in the act. so you could retrieve your drain plug at their dock.


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