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Originally Posted by BEE-JAY42

The reason you can't find a magnetic engine plug is because a magnetic engine plug isn't needed in an engine, it's got an oil filter. Mag plugs are only used (and needed) on systems that have no filtration, think of it as a very basic filter for catching steel and iron.

I see your good point, but I still want one. Here's why:

AT the Ozark Cruiser Crawl in Hot Springs a few weeks ago, I had an oil leak. The plastic tube from the sending unit under the filter to the aftermarket guage cracked right at the fitting. So I drove a big part of the trail spraying a light mist of oil which completely covered the underside of my 40. On a steep section of trail, I was alerted by a spotter of the oil. So I immediately shut it down. After winching to level ground, we discovered the problem, fixed it, and refilled with 6 quarts of oil. So it was all but dry. The 2F sounded fine the rest of the ride and when taking it off the trailer. The suggestions I got was to drain the oil, fill with a light oil like 20wt and run it at idle for 30 to 45 minutes, then change it again. When refilling, I always use 20W50 with a can of V8 Restore. I would like to see how much metal washes out with the 20wt. The only way I know how to do that is with a magnetic drain plug. I guess I could clean out my oil catch pan really well and stick a clean magnet in there? Any other suggestions?