Want a magnetic oil drain plug - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

emmvette · 07-17-2014

I can not find a magnetic drain plug looking at Jerry's G, White R., or Marc H's sites.

I saw a thread from 2009 with a MagDana link, but they don't appear to be around any longer - didn't last a year.

Does anybody have a source or recommendation?

WVZR-1 · 07-17-2014

Here's one on eBay with a very similar correct seal:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Oil...-/350396106072

If you find someone that sells "The DIMPLE" brand drain plugs they would have it also. I believe the brand originated in the UK. JJ of MagDana I thought carried that product to a new business but I haven't communicated with him for maybe 4 years.

There are motorcycle shops that do "The DIMPLE" also but you need to watch the 5/8-18 from them, it's a very old different style HD drain plug. I've a friend that has a couple of them

Try some searches using "The DIMPLE" branding - that might work also. Haven't tried.

Here's a link to maybe a "distributors page" for The DIMPLE:

http://www.drainplugmagnets.com/authorizeddealers.php

The eBay offering is really inexpensive.

You might stumble across a couple of my posts in your searches and I did mention that the OE/GM plug has a sufficient "counter-bore" that you could insert a magnet of your choice. As strong as you can find!

efnfast · 07-17-2014

I think the issue is, most of the wear items in the engine are not magnetic. Cam chain's and cams may be the exception.

emmvette · 07-17-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by efnfast

I think the issue is, most of the wear items in the engine are not magnetic. Cam chain's and cams may be the exception.

I hadn't thought of that. Maybe its not helpful.

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emmvette Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 190	Want a magnetic oil drain plug I can not find a magnetic drain plug looking at Jerry's G, White R., or Marc H's sites. I saw a thread from 2009 with a MagDana link, but they don't appear to be around any longer - didn't last a year. Does anybody have a source or recommendation? __________________ [CENTER][SIZE=4][COLOR=red]1990 ZR-1 Red / Red[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER]

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WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,890	Re: Want a magnetic oil drain plug Here's one on eBay with a very similar correct seal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Oil...-/350396106072 If you find someone that sells "The DIMPLE" brand drain plugs they would have it also. I believe the brand originated in the UK. JJ of MagDana I thought carried that product to a new business but I haven't communicated with him for maybe 4 years. There are motorcycle shops that do "The DIMPLE" also but you need to watch the 5/8-18 from them, it's a very old different style HD drain plug. I've a friend that has a couple of them Try some searches using "The DIMPLE" branding - that might work also. Haven't tried. Here's a link to maybe a "distributors page" for The DIMPLE: http://www.drainplugmagnets.com/authorizeddealers.php The eBay offering is really inexpensive. You might stumble across a couple of my posts in your searches and I did mention that the OE/GM plug has a sufficient "counter-bore" that you could insert a magnet of your choice. As strong as you can find! Last edited by WVZR-1; 07-17-2014 at 06:47 PM.

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,492	Re: Want a magnetic oil drain plug I think the issue is, most of the wear items in the engine are not magnetic. Cam chain's and cams may be the exception.