Core Plug (307588) Fell Out, Reuse w/ JB Weld or Replace? - 1985 Evinrude 4HP

JohnnyGuy

JohnnyGuy

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Picked up a 1985 Evinrude 4hp and when I got it home and started taking it apart to work on the ignition, the core plug (307588) came out — fell right on the floor.
Looking for advice on replacing it. Do I need to buy a new one? If so, is it like a Welch plug where you wack it in with a socket/punch to seat it? Or can I use the existing plug that fell out with a sealant? (It does NOT stay in place with friction — falls right back out.)
I have some JB Weld and was thinking of coating the outside of the plug and then just setting it back in place...
Appreciate any input someone may have on this! 🙂

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Crosbyman

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you could try to tap it lightly on the end to fatten up the diameter and drive it back in
you could run a (greased up ) tap in the hole and close it up with a bolt and blue lock-tite
 
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