I’m stupid, maybe. Help!!!

[wyopsycho]

Had to get your attention. Been a member here a long time. Normally I can search and find my answers.
I stripped my engine case, I have changed my oil many many many many times. Never had an issue as least not with this plug. I’ve messed up the primary drain plug many times. I stock those haha.
I was servicing my bike, it needs it and I was going to be in a parade tomorrow. Jacked bike up. Dumped all three holes.
when putting back in the plug for the engine case it stripped out. I would have lost money that the plug is stronger than the case but it pulled threads. I was pulling it tight, two fingers on a small ratchet like every other time and it just didn’t have any bite to it so I pulled it out and sure enough there is a case thread on the plug.
I’m an industrial mechanic and mess stuff up from time to time. Fix a pulled thread with extra thick teflon or a paper towel. Or teflon with gasket maker. I’ve tried all of my tricks and nothing.
any other fixes? Other than drilling and tapping the hole larger?

 

[bigmax060472]

In my experience, if you strip a thread, nothing will help for long. It will leak sooner or later anyway. The most reliable option is to rethread it. If I needed to use an old bolt, I also filled the hole with epoxy resin and then drilled a hole in it, gradually increasing the drill bit size until a tap of the required size fit the hole. But this wasn't a very important hole. I don't think this option will work for you, unfortunately...

 

[HMAN]

The only option I can think of is some industrial epoxy. Once the plug is in, it aint coming back out tho. Ima sugesst an ivestment in a Scavenger. Just my thoughts.

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[Mr. Wright]

And how many times have we preached not to pull that plug out.
Like Harry said, your only repair option is to clean it out good with brake cleaner, dry it completely, and glue it back in with aluminum JB Weld.

 

[bikeone]

the trustablest solution is drill and tap.
cold and warm combined with oil will loose other solution sooner or later.
maybe heli coil system would be an option?

 

[Mickmorris]

In most circumstances the case is shot.I totally agree with Harry & Shannon. I wouldn’t try to tap it larger. If you are that concerned about the 20ozs of dirty oil in your crankcase at your scheduled service. You definitely need to get a Scavenger to do the business. If you are lucky enough to get it to seal…. Don’t ever touch it again. Keep us posted on if you find a good fix!

 

[wyopsycho]

Thank you all. For the hope and disappointment haha. I’ve never heard not to pull that plug. Arggggg
Aluminum jb weld for the win. I’ll get some Monday.
thank you all. I was pretty sure I was screwed. Just needed some reassurance. I love my bike. I purchased this one in 2013. It was used when I got it around 2000 miles. I’m on my fourth Speedo, digital this time. I think my wife and I have around 30000-35000 miles on it.

 

[Snuffy]

If it was me. I would plug weld the case and get me a scavenger. Best of luck