Colony Oversize Timing Plug and Tap Kit for Harley EL/UL (5/8-18 to 11/16-16)

Converts worn 5/8-18 timing plug holes to 11/16-16 and provides acorn-style oversized plugs in a complete, USA-made kit for reliable sealing on vintage Harley-Davidson engines.

Designed for Harley-Davidson EL and UL models from 1936–1942, the kit rethreads timing plug holes and enables installation of oversized plugs that restore full thread engagement and sealing performance. It requires disassembly of the engine cases to perform the work.

What’s included: a single-tap rethreading tool, oversize acorn-style plugs, and the accessories needed for installation.

• Thread Re-tapping: converts 5/8 inch‑18 holes to 11/16 inch‑16 for oversized plug installation.
• Fitment: specifically targeted to Harley-Davidson EL and UL models from 1936–1942; compatibility extends to a wide range of Harley models listed in the product details.
• Make: Made in the USA, ensuring manufacturing standards and durability.
• Usage note: disassembly of engine cases is required; does not support the use of stock plugs—intended for oversized replacements only.

Acorn style plug with oversize thread size and one tap for rethreading stripped 5/8 inch-18 timing plug holes. Fits all timing holes.

This Colony Oversize Timing Plug and Tap Kit is an essential tool set designed specifically for vintage Harley Davidson models including the EL and UL series from 1936 to 1942. Crafted in the USA, this kit enables you to re-tap worn or stripped 5/8 inch-18 thread timing plug holes into 11/16 inch-16 thread holes, facilitating the use of oversized plugs for reliable sealing and performance. To use this kit, disassembly of the engine cases is required, making it suitable for thorough maintenance or restoration projects. It is important to note that this kit does not support the use of stock plugs, ensuring proper fitment for oversized replacements only.

Features:

• Thread Re-tapping: Converts 5/8 inch-18 thread holes to 11/16 inch-16 for oversized plug installation

• Compatibility: Designed for Harley Davidson EL and UL models from 1936-1942

• Made in USA: Ensures high-quality manufacturing standards and durability

• Complete Kit: Includes tap, oversized plugs, and necessary accessories for efficient installation

Fitment:
Harley Davidson EL 1936
Harley Davidson EL 1937
Harley Davidson EL 1938
Harley Davidson EL 1939
Harley Davidson EL 1940
Harley Davidson FL 1941
Harley Davidson FL 1942
Harley Davidson FL 1943
Harley Davidson FL 1944
Harley Davidson FL 1945
Harley Davidson FL 1946
Harley Davidson FL 1947
Harley Davidson FL 1948
Harley Davidson FL 1949
Harley Davidson FL 1950
Harley Davidson FL 1951
Harley Davidson FL 1952
Harley Davidson FL 1953
Harley Davidson FL 1954
Harley Davidson FL 1955
Harley Davidson FL 1956
Harley Davidson FL 1957
Harley Davidson FL 1958
Harley Davidson FL 1959
Harley Davidson FL 1960
Harley Davidson FL 1961
Harley Davidson FL 1962
Harley Davidson FL 1963
Harley Davidson FL 1964
Harley Davidson FL 1965
Harley Davidson FL 1966
Harley Davidson FL 1967
Harley Davidson FL 1968
Harley Davidson FL 1969
Harley Davidson FL 1970
Harley Davidson FL 1971
Harley Davidson FL 1972
Harley Davidson FL 1973
Harley Davidson FL 1974
Harley Davidson FL 1975
Harley Davidson FL 1976
Harley Davidson FL 1977
Harley Davidson FL 1978
Harley Davidson FL 1979
Harley Davidson FL 1980
Harley Davidson FL 1981
Harley Davidson FL 1982
Harley Davidson FL 1983
Harley Davidson FL 1984
Harley Davidson FLST 1986
Harley Davidson FLST 1987
Harley Davidson FLST 1988
Harley Davidson FLST 1989
Harley Davidson FLST 1990
Harley Davidson FLST 1991
Harley Davidson FLST 1992
Harley Davidson FLST 1993
Harley Davidson FLST 1994
Harley Davidson FLST 1995
Harley Davidson FLST 1996
Harley Davidson FLST 1997
Harley Davidson FLST 1998
Harley Davidson FLST 1999
Harley Davidson FLT 1979
Harley Davidson FLT 1980
Harley Davidson FLT 1981
Harley Davidson FLT 1982
Harley Davidson FLT 1983
Harley Davidson FLT 1984
Harley Davidson FLT 1985
Harley Davidson FLT 1986
Harley Davidson FLT 1987
Harley Davidson FLT 1988
Harley Davidson FLT 1989
Harley Davidson FLT 1990
Harley Davidson FLT 1991
Harley Davidson FLT 1992
Harley Davidson FLT 1993
Harley Davidson FLT 1994
Harley Davidson FLT 1995
Harley Davidson FLT 1996
Harley Davidson FLT 1997
Harley Davidson FLT 1998
Harley Davidson FLT 1999
Harley Davidson FX 1971
Harley Davidson FX 1972
Harley Davidson FX 1973
Harley Davidson FX 1974
Harley Davidson FX 1975
Harley Davidson FX 1976
Harley Davidson FX 1977
Harley Davidson FX 1978
Harley Davidson FX 1979
Harley Davidson FX 1980
Harley Davidson FX 1981
Harley Davidson FX 1982
Harley Davidson FX 1983
Harley Davidson FX 1984
Harley Davidson FXD 1991
Harley Davidson FXD 1992
Harley Davidson FXD 1993
Harley Davidson FXD 1994
Harley Davidson FXD 1995
Harley Davidson FXD 1996
Harley Davidson FXD 1997
Harley Davidson FXD 1998
Harley Davidson FXD 1999
Harley Davidson FXR 1982
Harley Davidson FXR 1983
Harley Davidson FXR 1984
Harley Davidson FXR 1985
Harley Davidson FXR 1986
Harley Davidson FXR 1987
Harley Davidson FXR 1988
Harley Davidson FXR 1989
Harley Davidson FXR 1990
Harley Davidson FXR 1991
Harley Davidson FXR 1992
Harley Davidson FXR 1993
Harley Davidson FXR 1994
Harley Davidson FXST 1984
Harley Davidson FXST 1985
Harley Davidson FXST 1986
Harley Davidson FXST 1987
Harley Davidson FXST 1988
Harley Davidson FXST 1989
Harley Davidson FXST 1990
Harley Davidson FXST 1991
Harley Davidson FXST 1992
Harley Davidson FXST 1993
Harley Davidson FXST 1994
Harley Davidson FXST 1995
Harley Davidson FXST 1996
Harley Davidson FXST 1997
Harley Davidson FXST 1998
Harley Davidson FXST 1999
Harley Davidson UL 1938
Harley Davidson UL 1939
Harley Davidson UL 1940
Harley Davidson UL 1941
Harley Davidson UL 1942
Harley Davidson UL 1943
Harley Davidson UL 1944
Harley Davidson UL 1945
Harley Davidson UL 1946
Harley Davidson UL 1947
Harley Davidson UL 1948
Harley Davidson XL 1957
Harley Davidson XL 1958
Harley Davidson XL 1959
Harley Davidson XL 1960
Harley Davidson XL 1961
Harley Davidson XL 1962
Harley Davidson XL 1963
Harley Davidson XL 1964
Harley Davidson XL 1965
Harley Davidson XL 1966
Harley Davidson XL 1967
Harley Davidson XL 1968
Harley Davidson XL 1969
Harley Davidson XL 1970
Harley Davidson XL 1971
Harley Davidson XL 1972
Harley Davidson XL 1973
Harley Davidson XL 1974
Harley Davidson XL 1975
Harley Davidson XL 1976
Harley Davidson XL 1977
Harley Davidson XL 1978
Harley Davidson XL 1979
Harley Davidson XL 1980
Harley Davidson XL 1981
Harley Davidson XL 1982
Harley Davidson XL 1983
Harley Davidson XL 1984
Harley Davidson XL 1985