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Old Jan 29, 2022 | 04:10 PM
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So I have new differential, bought a new cover, and I need a new plug. Does anyone make a magnetic one?

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All Harley's use magnetic drain bolts, 1/2"-20.
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Does that work for a 69 differential? (Sorry, forgot to put the year earlier.
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All Harley's use magnetic drain bolts, 1/2"-20.
Its for a 69 Vette. I'm not sure about the size, but corvettte ventral says its 3/4" pipe thread.
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I was thinking it was 1/2 NPT
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I was thinking it was 1/2 NPT
Thanks. I've found a couple on amazon, but they don't have a head on them, so I'm not sure they will seal.
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Thanks. I've found a couple on amazon, but they don't have a head on them, so I'm not sure they will seal.
for NPT threads the threads do the sealing
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for NPT threads the threads do the sealing
Do they? I saw that there was a gasket on Zip and Corvette Central, so that made me doubt it.
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Do they? I saw that there was a gasket on Zip and Corvette Central, so that made me doubt it.
ask a plumber Most parts houses sell a lot of stuff that is not needed
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Are the transmission and differential the same size?
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Yes they are all 1/2 pipe thread
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According to Corvette Central 69 diff plug is 3/4:

https://www.corvettecentral.com/65-7...-thread-582249
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Well I stand corrected - maybe the rear end is 3/4 afterall
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