MicahBearden
XS650 Member
Hi everyone,
I am in the process of deleting the electric start on my 82 Heritage Special
I have read every thread i could find on this subject before posting this one.
I have the correct size freeze plug 1 53/64", i know that mikes xs and tc bros both sell block off kits, but based on my research the freeze plug seemed like the way to go. My problem is that the plug just seems way to big. I have the seal removed so it's just bear cases and i measured it all up with verniers and it just doent seem like its going to work.
I went as far as placing the plug in the freezer over night and then heating up the cases right before i tried to get the plug in and still no luck. I was using a large socket/extension and trying to hammer the plug in like i had seen alot of people talk about online. I didnt hit it extremely hard for fear of cracking the case, but i feel like it shoudnt need an extreme blow to pop in correct?
I have seen a few comments where people said they took a flapper wheel and ground out where the plug goes slightly, but i would love to not go that route if i dont have to.
Just wonder if anyone has run into a similar problem before? Most of the threads made putting the plug in sound so easy
Thanks for the help
-Micah
I am in the process of deleting the electric start on my 82 Heritage Special
I have read every thread i could find on this subject before posting this one.
I have the correct size freeze plug 1 53/64", i know that mikes xs and tc bros both sell block off kits, but based on my research the freeze plug seemed like the way to go. My problem is that the plug just seems way to big. I have the seal removed so it's just bear cases and i measured it all up with verniers and it just doent seem like its going to work.
I went as far as placing the plug in the freezer over night and then heating up the cases right before i tried to get the plug in and still no luck. I was using a large socket/extension and trying to hammer the plug in like i had seen alot of people talk about online. I didnt hit it extremely hard for fear of cracking the case, but i feel like it shoudnt need an extreme blow to pop in correct?
I have seen a few comments where people said they took a flapper wheel and ground out where the plug goes slightly, but i would love to not go that route if i dont have to.
Just wonder if anyone has run into a similar problem before? Most of the threads made putting the plug in sound so easy
Thanks for the help
-Micah