> I went to do my first oil change on my '71 GT6 last
> night and ran into a problem straight away. I had
> never looked at the drain plug before, but it is one
> that takes a male wrench. And I don't have any
> wrenches for this (yet). Would anyone know what size
> it is?
The standard plug has a 7/16" square male head, same as most other Triumphs, so
yours has been replaced. (According to my GT6 catalog, I've never owned a GT6)
> Square or hex
Could be either, but I'd say hex is more likely. The plugs I like to use take a
1/4" hex "Allen" wrench.
> I am going to replace it with a male plug right away
> if I can. Can one get those from a regular auto parts
> store or are they special threads and I have to buy
> from the specialty shops?
They are standard 1/4" pipe threads (assuming someone hasn't modified the pan as
well), so Home Depot will have a plug virtually identical to the original.
Probably your auto parts store will, too.
But you might consider keeping the hex socket plug (if that's what it is).
They're less apt to round off, and easier to work with in tight quarters.
Randall
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