Oiler hole plugs - what have you found that works?

[rficalora]

The top of my gearbox has 6 oiling holes that lead to the various shafts and gears. The holes are 0.255 to 0.260 and it's a Taiwan import lathe so I'm assuming the holes are 6.5mm. I'm missing one (and would like them to match too since I'm going through the trouble to refurbish this lathe). Searching Amazon and eBay, I haven't found anything suitable. Surely there's something out there that would fit. What have you guys found or what do you use?

One thought I had is the plugs that come in hydraulic parts (like brake calipers) to keep them clean during shipping but I didn't have luck finding those either.

 

[Richard King 2]

You may have to buy all new ones if you want them to all look the same.

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