In a message dated 10/15/98 6:18:25 PM Central Daylight Time,
mikeg@vicnet.net.au writes:
<< Actually, even though the hole is bigger than a 3/8 ratchet, it works just
fine. I have a "proper" tool, but have happily and successfully use the
3/8 drive 40 or 50 times (yes I change diffs a *lot*!!!). This is a spridget
but I presume the same is true for the B
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Rodabaugh <srodabau@discover.wright.edu>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, October 15, 1998 5:45 AM
Subject: differential problem
>
>Hello all,
>
> I would like to change the fluid in the differential of my '70
>Midget but am having trouble removing the plugs. Both the filler and
>drain plugs have recessed square holes in them that look like they would
>accept a ratchet. However, the hole is bigger than 3/8" and smaller than
>1/2". I have checked the local auto parts stores and they carry nothing
>of the sort. Is there somewhere that one of these can be purchased or is
>there some other creative way of fashioning a tool to remove these plugs?
>
>Thanks.
>
>"If the truth hurts....... distort reality"
>
>Scott Rodabaugh
>Computer Operations Analyst
>Wright State University
>70 Midget >>
I had the same problem and was fortunate enough to be able to grasp the
diameter with a pair of Vice Grips. Next time I'll try the 3/8" drive, but
I've got to say, I think it will be too small for the plug on my '73 MGB.
R. Johnson - Dallas
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