What goes here? Iron duke 4cyl merc

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06-02-2021 | 09:07 PM

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pullmytrigger

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From: oshawa ontario

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Originally Posted by SB

Oh jeeze

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Well, i’d guess , if nothing else, atleast a dipstik tube and stick willplug it.

I know....have two dipsticks! lol

06-02-2021 | 09:33 PM

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Use the term Dipstick tube plug in google search and you’ll see many different welch plug sizes and such.

06-03-2021 | 06:37 AM

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Sorry I misunderstood my buddy (text conversation). Oil was kind of spitting out of there while the engine was running. Water was coming out of a cracked hose in another spot. He stuck a wire way down that hole and struck clean crankcase oil so it looks like a secondary dipstick hole.

That makes a lot more sense

That block was used in some industrial applications too. I would just find a small plug to put in it. You could probably tap it for a 1/8" pipe plug. Put some grease on the tap and you shouldnt get any metal down into the pan.