Ken,
I just did this for my GT6 diff. I went to NAPA and asked for a common
sized magnetic drain plug. They were able to supply me with the drain plug,
correct sized tap and drill bit; one stop shopping.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Strayhorn" <ken@dukecomm.duke.edu>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: Diff cleanout
> Nolan offered some excellent suggestions for drilling
> a drain hole.
>
> And now, for us contemplating this same chore, can
> you (or anyone) suggest a size for the new plug?
> I suppose I can just use a standard diff filler hole
> plug, but what size drill/tap do I need to use?
>
> Or can I just buy a plumber's plug at the hardware
> store?
>
> I've got a diff that's in great shape, but alas it
> was stored in a barn and mud wasps built nests in
> the four screw holes in the top. I need to clean out
> the mud and then rinse out the interior for any mud
> or grit that fell through. I'm just going to use
> thin oil and wash it through.
>
> Ken Strayhorn
> Hillsborugh NC
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