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Originally Posted by greg737
That thing is just a "core plug".
This is a characteristic of every engine is constructed using sand-forms to create the internal passages necessary for coolant and oil flow and other items.
Every sand-cast engine block or head has one or more of these holes that are included in the design to allow quick, easy and complete removal of the sand-form after the casting process is finished.
So yeah, just use something like JBweld to stick it back in there for good.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Core_plug |
Thank you for the insight. I have a used part coming in to replace the plug. Going to high heat glue it back on so it never comes out while riding again. (Oil spewing out onto my rear tire was no fun at 45mph