Works on the B also,just don't hammer on the ratchet as this will
ruin the hole.
...Art
On Fri, 16 Oct 1998, Mike Gigante wrote:
> 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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