What is this part please ?

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Can't remember what this is it looks like some sort of stop - it has an O ring it looks like it's made from alloy ?

Do I need to fit it inside before I fasten up the crankcase?


what is this part by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr

[Laverda Dave]

It's the oil gallery end plug Ted. It fits in the alternator end with the 'pip' being held in place by the alternator casting. Make sure you renew the O-ring👍.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

It's the oil gallery end plug Ted. It fits in the alternator end with the 'pip' being held in place by the alternator casting. Make sure you renew the O-ring👍.

Thanks I'm guessing 'O' ring isn't included with a normal gasket set.

I did get a set of O rings from NJ for the screw in end caps so there might be one in that set I will take a look  - thanks Dave.

[philward]

Try Julie for the o'ring - I got one for the 500 build from Julie

[Bryanj]

And dont try starting the engine without the generatorcasing on or you will e trying to find that plug along with using bags of kitty litter

[paul G]

And dont try starting the engine without the generatorcasing on or you will e trying to find that plug along with using bags of kitty litter

I'll second that and don't ask me how I know 

[Bryanj]

Same way i do!!