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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
1966 Valiant S6, AT. noticed slight oil leakage on diff and wanted to check the oil level in it. but... I do not have a tool that will fit that dumb dirtyword thingy.... my T60 is way too small.... guess about a 5/8in size. something like a STAR drive female. what do I use to loosen that dumb plug?? stay safe |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
I believe it is just a 1/2" drive (square) socket wrench, or extension. Could be 3/8". Lou |
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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
thanks. will check it out within minutes. stay safe |
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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
negative. 1/2 in went in a "bit", but then started to "round off", so I stopped. it looks like some kind of dirtyword "star" ? tool. stay safe |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
The plug is 1/2" double-square. Many ratchets and extensions are too rounded on the end to easily remove the plug. If you have an old extension grind the end flat and you should be able to get the plug out. I was a Jiffy Lube 'tech' for my after school job about 30 years ago. |
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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
worth a try. yikes. that space to put the tool in is not big. but will now see what I can find to grind down. thanks. stay safe |
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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
the 1/2in Ratchet I had used was a Craftsman... and it was already "flat" on the end. so. guess I will use my common sense (who me who married the SAME woman TWICE?) and take it to my mechanic. oh well, being as I am retarded I have plenty of time. thanks. stay safe |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
Just grab a couple-inch-long piece of 1/2" square bar stock from the hardware store. It has pointy corners and straight edges and will spin the plug in or out as you please. |
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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
willing to try it. I ruined a good Studebaker Avanti's diff by not checking the grease in it, which I also knew was "leaking" some. thanks stay safe. I attempted to place my photo on here but nothing happened. good ole MURPHY!! |
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| Author: | sixinthehead [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
Sometimes the plug itself is filled with crud that keeps the tool from fully engaging. I always scrape it out with a little screwdriver or pick. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
Or its salty and rusty... Maybe a little heatin' and beatin' with a mapp or propane torch can help to break it loose too. Greg |
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| Author: | grouchyandugly [ Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
huh? use a propane TORCH with the gas tank some 3 inches away from the plug?? not me. I am 79yo (so far) and have had numerous episodes with MURPHY !!! thanks. stay safe |
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| Author: | sixinthehead [ Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
I had one that was badly stripped out, and was able to grab the edge of the plug with a sharp-toothed ViseGrip. It mangled it a bit, but I already needed a new one anyway. |
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| Author: | GregCon [ Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: what tool is used for removing that "plug" in my diff ?? |
Now that your plug issue is foxed, let's get working on that marrying the same woman twice problem... |
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