06-04-2015, 06:55 PM
ralph I read the article and it looks like the use and non use is arguable either way. in my opinion being a marine application I would lean towards using something, be carful not to install the plug to loose , on a plug with a sealing washer the washer is made to crush when you install it the first time be sure you tighten the plug enough to do this you can feel when you install it with a regular length 3/8 ratchet that the plug seats then you can continue to turn it until you feel the wash bottom . you really don't have to put much grunt force on it 10 to 13 lbs of torque isn't that much . and you should be ok just use common sense when installing them.
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