Jim,
Sears used to make star sockets for square nuts. My socket set came with
three sizes -- one of my favoirite tools. But I understand they don;t make
them anymore. Suggest you try a local tool place, or borrow one. They're
supposed to be tight (pie threads) -- torque spec is 35 ft-lb. And yes, it
is a normal thread.
Failing that, dont worry about buggering it. They're available for about a
buck from the usual sources.
Good luck!
Paul E.
Annandale, VA
71 TR6 Damson CC67060
80 TR8 Aqua TPVDV8AT210430
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Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2005 11:54:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jim Jones <jimjcmo@yahoo.com>
Subject: %&?#@"! filler plug!!
It's the little innocuous things that one assumes aren't a problem that keep
confounding me!
My latest foe is the filler plug for the gearbox. The blasted thing won't
budge. I've tried soaking it with PB'Laster. Tapping on it. Swearing at it.
All to no avail. It's 7/16" square OEM plug. I don't want to bugger it by
rounding off the corners. I've tried using a 7/16" open end wrench and vise
grips. I've thought about sticking on the drive end of a 1/2" drive socket and
twisting it with BF vise grips. Any other suggestions? And just to be safe I
have to ask this: The plug is loosened by turning counter-clockwise, right?
Now please excuse me. My work break is over - back to being the village
idiot.
Jim
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