"Evangelos G. Makris" wrote:
> Please give me ideas on how to remove this almost rounded (and widened)
> axle oil filler plug. It's not of the 3/8" hex variety, unfortunately.
> It's the old square type.
> I have the "proper" tool but it slips out. The 1/2" socket adaptor goes
> in halfway and, again, slips out.
I took an old 1/2" socket extension and basically hand filed it to fit the
deeper part of the plug in order to get a decent grip and finally get it out.
Ruined a good extension for any other purpose than removing that one
plug. I will be ordering a new plug next fall when I go to replace the
axle bearings and seals.
Brent
77B (71Engine)
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