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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 02:20 AM
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I have an LME lq9 370 with an eagle crank bought from a member on here that was used under 100 miles. there is no pilot bearing in it when I got it so it was just an open bore. there is a oil residue inside, not a huge pool or anything but residue inside. I am wondering if its leaking past the freeze plug?

Has anyone siliconed or jb welded the plug after it has been installed in the crank not while installing the plug? anyone have a picture of how much they put on it?
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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I can't imagine any sealer (even if the surface was oil-free) holding 60# oil pressure. If you're not gonna run a pilot bearing, would there be room to piggyback another plug, this one with sealant? Or better yet, you could just remove the plug that's there and replace it.
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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I remember awhile back there was an issues with eagle cranks and oiling. I know its not much but do a search or talk to a machine shop
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