Max reusable drain plug

[geojanitor]

I became frustrated with the disposable drain plugs (read: ran out and couldn't get them locally) for my Max II so I created this modified boat plug to use in their place. It is based on a $3.99 boat plug from Walmart that I chucked up in the lathe and tapered it down with a rasp until it fit in the Max II drain holes. However, the T-handle sticking out bothered me so I removed it and replaced it with a T-nut (I think that is what they are called) and phillips head machine screw. It was a very simple plug to make and I don't think it will snag and pull out. An added benifit is that once you loosen the screw it easily pulls out to drain the hull.

You could also use a drill to spin the boat plug down to the correct size or find a rubber stopper the right size to start with. Stainless hardware would be a good idea to but I just made it out of stuff I already had.

[mudbug3]

geojanitor

Thats a good practical idea.

[Eldon]

I made what looks to be identical for my Max II.I had a machinist turn brass for a bolt for a 3/8" nut where you have a philips screw and rivet the end so it can't be backed out too far.Lots of use and has never snagged.

[wildtexasranger]

Just A Hint

THE LITTLE PUSH OUT PLUG YOU WAS LOOKING FOR IS ALSO THE SAME AS TTHEY USE ON A SNAPPER RIDER TRANS PLUG!!!!!! YOU CAN GET THEM AT ANY SNAPPER DEALER FOR ALOT LESS IF YOU EVER NEED AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

[geojanitor]

THE LITTLE PUSH OUT PLUG YOU WAS LOOKING FOR IS ALSO THE SAME AS TTHEY USE ON A SNAPPER RIDER TRANS PLUG!!!!!! YOU CAN GET THEM AT ANY SNAPPER DEALER FOR ALOT LESS IF YOU EVER NEED AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the tip! I remembered seeing a similar plug before but I couldn't remember where. I should have known that to because my folks have had two old snapper T-bar lawn mowers. I was thinking it was a red plug I had seen before though, but probably not. One thing is for sure though, hydraulic caps just wont work, I have quite a selection and being cheap I tried them all .

The folks on this forum area a great resource for alternative parts. I wonder if anyone has ever though of using a site like google documents to make a spreadsheet to list parts with alternatives. Google documents would be great because anyone on the forum could add to the sheet.

[Eldon]

The original plugs are a 3/4" "Caplug" brand..they are used by several companies.A smaller version by the same people are used by the auto rust proof people.

[tripleguy]

Found plugs at Ace Hardware

The plugs are auto trim plugs and I found them at Ace for maybe $.50 each. They were in the assorted nuts and fittings bin area.