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Old 06-21-2016, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cdnus View Post
I have heard of people doing that, but I prefer not to.
To remove the tailshaft to drill, tap and thoroughly flush and blow out and ensures you don't end up with chips in there.
I have seen the damage caused by this in the past, not pretty.
Craig
I thought somewhere in this thread you mentioned the drill and tap size and now I can't find it?
EDIT: Never-mind, I found it on the site just where I saw it...lol

"With this air vent the hole in the top cover is no longer needed and can be blocked to stop oil from leaking out of it constantly. Use a letter R drill bit and 1/8” pipe thread tap to install the vent on the top of the tailhousing. "
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