Magnetic Oil Drain Plug

[dabtl]

OK, it is getting to be oil change time again. I wanted magnetic drain plugs for the deuces. Where to find them?

I got four 7/8-18 drain plugs from O'Reilly Auto Parts for $4 each. I got some super magnets off eBay for $8. Smaller than a dime.

Some Gorilla Glue and thirty minutes later I had my magnetic oil plugs!

Should work. Your thoughts?

 

[gunner_bear]

that seems like a great way to do it and much cheaper than other options. Are those the good earth magnets?

 

[dabtl]

1/2 inch rare earth.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Will the glue hold them under continuous submersion?

 

[bratpackdad]

Where??? How???

 

[stumps]

If you have steel chips in your oil, you have a problem far greater than a magnetic drain plug can cure.

-Chuck

 

[Stan Leschert]

NAPA for the whole unit, otherwise Lee Valley Tools has the magnet.

 

[eldgenb]

pics would be nice.. sounds like a cost friendly alternative.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Sounds like a good idea to me.
My GMC pickup has a magnetic drain plug.
But you are right if metal chips start showing up that would be bad.

I think JB Weld would hold it.

 

[dabtl]

Will the glue hold them under continuous submersion?

I do not think that will be a problem. But, also the magnet is so strong I am not sure glue is needed at all.

 

[appalacious]

are there 4 plugs on a deuce? or did you just get 4 for fun?

 

[Darwin T]

about a month ago there was a complete set of magnetic plugs for a deuce on ebay, oil, differentials and i think one for the fuel tank. don't how much or who. saw them thought hmmmmmm, then went on looking for other stuff.

 

[dabtl]

are there 4 plugs on a deuce? or did you just get 4 for fun?

I have two Deuces.