It does seem too small, but it doesn't allow a complete rotation and thus
does work - at least on a spridget.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: RJohn50603@aol.com <RJohn50603@aol.com>
To: mikeg@vicnet.net.au <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; srodabau@discover.wright.edu
<srodabau@discover.wright.edu>; mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, October 15, 1998 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: differential problem
>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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