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Post by cresco750 on Jan 19, 2015 20:01:57 GMT -5
No points for guessing why I'm asking this question :-(. I'm looking for a replacement drain plug for the radiator; the parts manual gives p/n 09128-06004, however when I do a net search for this all I can find is several references suggesting that this number has been superseded by p/n 09128-06044. Great! Only the latter number appears to be for a steel screw!
luckily I managed to remove the plug out of my spare radiator, however it too looks rather fragile and I just know that it will shear off as soon as I pick up a spanner.
Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement?
Cheers
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Post by charles on Jan 19, 2015 21:59:47 GMT -5
In a jam you might be able to find something at a Home Depot like place. In their fasteners dep't., there's always a drawer that has nylon screws of various shapes and dimensions.
Y/N/M?
CW
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Post by mike500 on Jan 20, 2015 6:32:01 GMT -5
if you have a place near you that repairs car radiators they should be able to supply you with a plastic drain plug that will fit as a lot of early cars were fitted with them regards mike
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Post by timpa136 on Jan 20, 2015 11:18:21 GMT -5
Cresco,
I too have found two Suzuki cross references that didn't, just recently too.
I have another radiator at the repair shop now and they fabricate, I will ask them for an available plug .
Tim
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Post by kanonkopdrinker on Jan 20, 2015 12:13:56 GMT -5
I have even seen an old spark plug used as a radiator drain plug!!!
That might get you out of trouble .... and get you a few funny questions too!
David
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Post by HGH 770N on Jan 20, 2015 12:36:12 GMT -5
Nylon bolts available from shop fitters used in suspending ceilings etc.
or if you are stuck I have some
Roger
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Post by cresco750 on Jan 21, 2015 1:09:45 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'm sure there mast be a radiator fabricator in my neck of the woods, so I'll go hunting. I remember seeing stainless steel ones advertised on ebay not long ago for the GT750 but I wondered whether they would react with the alloy radiator housing and potentially seize in?
......or failing that, I'll just shove a spark plug in the hole! :-) love it.
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Post by t140v on Jan 21, 2015 5:27:41 GMT -5
Might just be able to knock up a nylon / plastic replacement, should be easier to machine than stainless anyone interested drop me a line and I'll see what I can do.
Regards Stuart.
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Post by timpa136 on Jan 21, 2015 10:34:15 GMT -5
The right black gasket/seal is important too. I use a little of non hardening sealer and a gentle snug up.
Spark plug +2
Tim
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Post by jm0406 on Jan 21, 2015 10:48:15 GMT -5
I am sure that is a standard size spark plug, not an RE5 sized plug.
McMaster Carr should have a nylon/plastic plug that size, they have a great website.
Tim, You sure have a lot of time to be on the blog since you retired, good for you.
Jeff
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Post by timpa136 on Jan 21, 2015 11:09:23 GMT -5
Tim, You sure have a lot of time to be on the blog since you retired, good for you.
The local Mc donalds has an advertisement "I'm loving it"....My sentiments exactly!
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