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How can a cast iron cleanout with rusted stripped threads be capped?

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Mix up a glob of JB Weld and then screw the cap in. Once that sets, it is never coming out. The other answer would be to get a rubber connector boot bigger than the pip and connect a new piece of PVC which you could cap.

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Purchase a No-hub clamp at a plumbing supply house, along with a cap, or cleanout plug. The No hub clamp slips over the damaged threads, and connects the new fitting. Tighten the screws. Done!

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There is a plug availible, rubber with a washer each side and a bolt running thru it with a wing nut on the top side. Simple insert into the hole and tighten the wingnut. This compresses the rubber causing it to swell out and plugging the hole.

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