Re:crank plugs

["john mckaig" <mckaig750@domain.elided>]

I have experienced crank plugs falling out on a few cars, 2 '76 spiders and 
2 116 gt's.  I am told that they have a greater tendency to fall out of 2L 
than anything else.  Perhaps this is due to the nitriding.  I checked the 
oil press with a mechanical guage to verify that it was low.  I have found 
the plugs in the oil pan, in the bottom of the drain pan and nowhere to be 
seen.  I have tapped them back in with some green loctite to help them stay 
put.  When putting the plugs back in I have noticed others partway out.  
Check the oil press and if it really is low don't ignore it.

CJ



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