I'd buy a new drain plug with magnet. Truck magnet are epoxied in,
I'd sure hate for it to come loose and go through my bearings.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bob wrote:
>
> Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> strong magnet that fits in the slot?
>
> /Bob
>
> >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> >
> >
> >
> > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> >
> >
> > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > that.
>
> > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > >
> > > I need a new magnet!
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Thanks!

 

I'd buy a new drain plug with magnet. Truck magnet are epoxied in,
I'd sure hate for it to come loose and go through my bearings.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bob wrote:
>
> Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> strong magnet that fits in the slot?
>
> /Bob
>
> >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> >
> >
> >
> > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> >
> >
> > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > that.
>
> > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > >
> > > I need a new magnet!
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Thanks!

 

I'd buy a new drain plug with magnet. Truck magnet are epoxied in,
I'd sure hate for it to come loose and go through my bearings.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Bob wrote:
>
> Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> strong magnet that fits in the slot?
>
> /Bob
>
> >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> >
> >
> >
> > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> >
> >
> > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > that.
>
> > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > >
> > > I need a new magnet!
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Thanks!

 

I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
washer magnet for a drain plug....

I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?

Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
put between changes.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bob wrote:
>
> Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> strong magnet that fits in the slot?
>
> /Bob
>
> >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> >
> >
> >
> > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> >
> >
> > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > that.
>
> > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > >
> > > I need a new magnet!
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Thanks!

 

I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
washer magnet for a drain plug....

I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?

Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
put between changes.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bob wrote:
>
> Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> strong magnet that fits in the slot?
>
> /Bob
>
> >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> >
> >
> >
> > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> >
> >
> > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > that.
>
> > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > >
> > > I need a new magnet!
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Thanks!

 

I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
washer magnet for a drain plug....

I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?

Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
put between changes.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Bob wrote:
>
> Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> strong magnet that fits in the slot?
>
> /Bob
>
> >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> >
> >
> >
> > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> >
> >
> > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > that.
>
> > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > >
> > > I need a new magnet!
> > >
> > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > >
> > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Thanks!

 

He split the case, apparently. The magnet sits in a slot below the
drain plug. Any strong magnet that will fit and stay in place should
work, but I have no idea where to get one other than from a rebuilder
who happens to have a stack out of the blown cases.

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 21:54:48 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
> washer magnet for a drain plug....
>
> I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
> one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?
>
> Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
> magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
> put between changes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> > old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> > shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> > I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> > strong magnet that fits in the slot?
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> > >
> > >
> > > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > > that.
> >
> > > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > > >
> > > > I need a new magnet!
> > > >
> > > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > > >
> > > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

 

He split the case, apparently. The magnet sits in a slot below the
drain plug. Any strong magnet that will fit and stay in place should
work, but I have no idea where to get one other than from a rebuilder
who happens to have a stack out of the blown cases.

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 21:54:48 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
> washer magnet for a drain plug....
>
> I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
> one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?
>
> Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
> magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
> put between changes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> > old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> > shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> > I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> > strong magnet that fits in the slot?
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> > >
> > >
> > > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > > that.
> >
> > > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > > >
> > > > I need a new magnet!
> > > >
> > > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > > >
> > > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

 

He split the case, apparently. The magnet sits in a slot below the
drain plug. Any strong magnet that will fit and stay in place should
work, but I have no idea where to get one other than from a rebuilder
who happens to have a stack out of the blown cases.

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 21:54:48 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
> washer magnet for a drain plug....
>
> I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
> one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?
>
> Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
> magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
> put between changes.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Bob wrote:
> >
> > Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> > old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> > shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> > I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> > strong magnet that fits in the slot?
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> > >
> > >
> > > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > > that.
> >
> > > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > > >
> > > > I need a new magnet!
> > > >
> > > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > > >
> > > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

 

You are correct. I am doing an Adv. Adapters SYE install, so I had to
split the case. After removing the case, and taking out the magnet
that sits at the bottom of the case next to the oil pump pickup line,
I was just having a clumsy moment while trying wipe the metal shavings
from the magnet, and dropped it on the garage floor. Shatter. Oh well.
I found one of the four wheel shops here (high country perf. 4x4) who
has some magnets of the right size.

I tried the "old hard drive magnet" idea, btw. It had promise, and the
magnets were certainly strong enough (damn!), but they weren't the
right shape, and I just couldn't get them oriented in such a way as to
feel confident they wouldn't one day work their way loose, slip up
into the case, and instantly snap ahold of the front shaft's chain
gear, thereby blowing up my t-case.

Thanks for all the suggestions. The use of a magnetic fill or drain
plug was a good one. By the time I got back to the house from my
search for the magnet and read the posts, though, it was too late (on
a sunday) to go searching for such a plug. This SYE install just looks
to be turning into a 4 day fiasco. ;-)

/Bob

"Will Honea" <whonea@codenet.net> wrote in message news:<JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-bOd3dt2QuMig@anon.none.net>...
> He split the case, apparently. The magnet sits in a slot below the
> drain plug. Any strong magnet that will fit and stay in place should
> work, but I have no idea where to get one other than from a rebuilder
> who happens to have a stack out of the blown cases.
>
> On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 21:54:48 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > I don't know what slot you are referring to nor have I ever seen a
> > washer magnet for a drain plug....
> >
> > I have seen drain plugs with round bar magnets stuck in the end, maybe
> > one of those might be around as an aftermarket part?
> >
> > Just sticking a bar or round magnet on the head of the bolt will
> > magnetize the inside of the bolt. A dab of silicone would help it stay
> > put between changes.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Bob wrote:
> > >
> > > Does it matter if the new magnet is the same size/shape exactly as the
> > > old one? I've been putting effort into finding a same-size, washer
> > > shaped, (with hole in the middle) magnet, as near identical to the one
> > > I broke as possible. Is this a pointless search? Can I just use any
> > > strong magnet that fits in the slot?
> > >
> > > /Bob
> > >
> > > >"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:<L6zkb.17086$iq3.4520@okepread01>...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Salvage a magnet from an old dead hard drive if you have one.
> > > > The stronger the better. Those are usually powerfull enough to
> > > > pinch your fingers so they will hold well.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > That magnet is just to collect metal from the original assembly
> > > > as the parts wear in. Usually it doesn't collect much more after
> > > > that.
>
> > > > Bob did pass the time by typing:
> > > > > I am doing my slip-yoke eliminator conversion this weekend. While
> > > > > cleaning the magnet that goes in the bottom of the case, I
> > > > > accidentally dropped it (from less than a foot above the
> > > > > ground...these things are fragile!), and it shattered.
> > > > >
> > > > > I need a new magnet!
> > > > >
> > > > > So, does anyone have some suggestions where I might find one (specific
> > > > > stores would be great; I live in the Denver, CO area) that will
> > > > > replace this washer-shaped magnet? Would any old magnet of the correct
> > > > > dimensions do? I really would like to get it today, if possible;
> > > > > however, I realize that may prove impossible, with it being Sunday.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any and all suggestions are appreciated, whether the suggested
> > > > > location is open today or tomorrow.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks!