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Mark W. 
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 Topic: The perfect tool you would never think ofPosted: 06 Jan. 2019 at 8:21pm |
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So today I decided to remove the Plug in my Oil Pressure sending port. The one closes to the rear of the engine on the main galley. First up I tried a 5/16" Open End that obviously wasn't going to do anything. Second I tried a 5/16" Square (8 point) socket again all it was going to do was round the corners so I stopped before I did any real damage. Next up I went for the Big gun a Large Vise Grip again aside from a little rounding on one of the corners no joy. Third try a small pipe wrench again it was obvious this just wasn't going to cut it. At this point I sharpened up a center punch and gave it a good mark I figured best do that before I mess it up and it makes it hard to find the center. THEN I HAD AN IDEA the head on the plug is Square What tool do I have that works with square drive? MY TAP HANDLE WOW so I grab my General Tool #166 Sliding handle Tap wrench and place it on the Plug then using a pair of slip lock pliers I tighten down the chuck (not 30lbs of torque but tight) I then slip a 12" long piece of steel tubing over the handle Slide to one side and with very reasonable effort it turns I see the plug is actually turning and in a few turns its out. NO damage past what I left on it with the other methods. My new go to for small square drive plugs. Thought I would share.
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Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
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ndnchf
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2019 at 8:54pm |
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Great idea!
For 3/8 or 1/2" plugs, I like to use a reversed socket. The square hole in the socket fits those square plugs nicely. Then I put an allen wrench in the other end if the socket and turn it. Or even an allen wrench socket on a ratchet.
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1948 CJ2A - It goes nowhere fast, but anywhere slow.
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Mark W.
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Posted: 06 Jan. 2019 at 10:22pm |
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For the bigger Plugs I have a set of Square 8 point sockets. But your idea is better since you have more purchase with only 4 corners. I like that. I also use the Square sockets to turn Larger shank taps like 1/4 and 3/8 NPT taps a 7/16" Square and then I have a T bar style breaker bar where then head slides along the length of the arm. Just like a Tap handle would. In fact I just used it to thread a hole for my Magnetic drain plug assembly.
Edited by Mark W. - 06 Jan. 2019 at 10:24pm |
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Chug A Lug
1948 2A Body Customized 1949 3A W/S 1957 CJ5 Frame Modified Late 50's 134L 9.25"clutch T90A D18 (1.25") D44/30 flanged E-Locker D25 5.38 Since 1962 |
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2019 at 3:31am |
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A couple great ideas here . . hope I can remember these tips next time I run into removing a square headed plug.
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Joe DeYoung
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2019 at 3:11pm |
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Great idea Mark... I'll keep that one up stairs and hope I can retrieve it if need be.
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Joe Friday
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2019 at 6:37pm |
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Or buy a set of 4 point sockets...
Grey Pneumatic 1211P - 3/8" Drive, 11 Pc. Pipe Plug Socket SetPart No:GRE1211P Retail Price:$55.00 Our Price: $33.22 Edited by Joe Friday - 07 Jan. 2019 at 6:39pm |
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Mark W.
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2019 at 8:09pm |
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Interesting I have never seen 4 pt sockets only the 8's I doubt for the price and the limited amount of use they would get around here I will buy any but good to know someone makes them.
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Chug A Lug
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Joe Friday
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2019 at 8:27pm |
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The set at Summit racing has the obscure drain plugs like the metric Subaru Plugs.
If you owned a Subaru... Or had a Subaru engine in your Willys...
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Mark W.
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Posted: 07 Jan. 2019 at 9:04pm |
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LOL Thats not going to happen EVER Joe
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Chug A Lug
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Posted: 08 Jan. 2019 at 3:43am |
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Hey Joe, do you know what size the Subaru plugs are? I will need one
soon to wrench on my Subaru this winter. I hate not having the correct
tool on hand. Most of my square sockets are Snap-on, but I have a few Macs. Thus, both Mac & Snap-on make them. I have an old 1/2" drive set my grandpa gave me. I think that set is Wright. They have to be at least 70 years old. I do not think that Wright is still in business. I like the square four point sockets as they have better grip than the eight point ones do. I almost gave my eight point sockets away, as I very rarely use them. But I remember needing one of them for an eight point nut or bolt on some adjustment some where. I think it was on some old logging or mining equipment. Heck, it may have been on one of my family's tractors. If I figure out which one it was, I will safety wire that socket to the machine near that adjustment & give the rest away. |
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Lee MN
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Posted: 08 Jan. 2019 at 4:05am |
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Wright tool is still alive and well!, good stuff! 👍🏽
Lee 
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cpt logger
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Posted: 08 Jan. 2019 at 4:12am |
That is great news! Yes, Wright makes very good tools.
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Posted: 09 Jan. 2019 at 7:29pm |
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How on earth will I ever remember this trick.
My bookmarks are so Full of Willy's stuff, and it is getting to the point of not being able to find the "one" article I may be looking for. Aha, we have some Subaru owners ! I am a member of the Naisoc interest group which centers around the WRX STI auto's. I will confess, I have been enjoying my little '02 WRX now for 12-years, and at 165k miles, she's going strong and constantly brings out the juvenile spirit. :) Amazing how so many little suv's are now coming out with a 2.0L turbo engine that kicks out 300 hp. runs with a mustang GT, and they are no slouch. I have to admit, I am addicted to Jeep Parts and the Search for treasure. What a relief to have that plug Out of there, and thank you for sharing this clever idea to use in a pinch. My tap and die set was USA made, and it got lost in a move, or loaned out, but I have not found it in 9-years, and will soon buy a replacement set. My wife just informed me that the weather forcast through the end of January is More-Rain ! I'm headed to the shop to get off the internet, but it is warm in the cabin. Len |
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Posted: 10 Jan. 2019 at 8:10pm |
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This article just brought to mind another "perfect tool"
While cleaning a bunch of parts this last summer, on my outside workbench, (my favorite bench) I needed to scrape something belligerent. There happened to be an old hack-saw blade laying there so I grabbed it. Wow ! _ _ _ what a handy cleaning and scraping tool. We tend to forget that the metal-cutting hack saw blades are hardened steel for cutting. And you know many times what it is like to remove 50-year-old petrified dirt and grease accumulations. I mean this stuff a pressure-washer won't touch right ! The stuff we must CHISEL-OFF to remove. Well for the stubborn stuff, you just saw through it with the teeth and then use the back side for "finish-scaping." no kidding. And the blade curves easily to conform to the scraping task. Just thought I would bring this up because I now keep an old hack saw blade on my bench. Enjoy ! Ok, so now I will go out and work on my ISUZU. Len |
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Mark W.
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Posted: 10 Jan. 2019 at 8:24pm |
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I have about a 6" long wood cutting reciprocating saw blade I shoved a short section of Rubber hose on the shank. I use it just like your talking about as a crud scrapper. Worked pretty good too.
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Chug A Lug
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Posted: 16 Jan. 2019 at 4:54am |
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My son works as a heavy equipment mechanic. They remove lots of drain plugs. Their tip is to give the plug a hefty wack with a big hammer to release some pressure on the threads and then they usually come out pretty easily. Seems to work pretty good.
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Posted: 30 Jan. 2019 at 4:59pm |
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I have a set of Craftsman 8 point sockets and use them all the time. between the Forn 9N, JD Garden tractors and the CJ2A, they are nice to have around. I love the tap handle idea. I have a few different old style tap handles. Nice to have an additional reason to use them.
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