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ceej
 Post subject: aluminum and pipe plugs
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:36 pm 
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The Offy has a threaded fitting for a a vacuum fitting.
I'm not using it, so I'm putting a pipe plug in it.

What is the best material to use in the aluminum intake?

I picked up a brass one, though the fitting was steel. Is there enough heat to be worried about expansion rates? Should I use Steel instead?

Probably doesn't matter, but just in case! :)

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Really doesn't matter. Use what you have. Brass is good.

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Brass plugs seem to come out of old aluminum castings the easiest.
If you use a steel or cast iron plug, be sure to use a little anti-seize compound on it.
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