Rounded off drain plug

[sixdogs]

I work 2nd shift 7 days a week, it's cold outside and I'd have to bring the tractor out of the barn to have a suitable workspace with enough light to see.:thumbsup:

Beyond that I've been tinkering on the 5000 i got. Changed the temp sender, coolant, engine and trans oil (water in the trans, eck) and next is replacing the exhaust manifold and muffler.

My vote is to have a mechanic or plumber acquaintance stop out and remove it. Until you've done it, the whole process is foreign and just invites you to dig a deeper hole. We've all been there and once you watch it being done you'll be a pro.

 

[SPYDERLK]

What I was told over 60 years ago in high school shop class, was with the pressure point farther up the moveable jaw, it is more likley to break the jaw:

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True. But pulling backward as in the 2nd pic tends to open the jaw slightly as the wrench flexes causing it to slip easier, rounding the head at a lower delivered torque.

 

[4570Man]

Another diagram:

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Bruce

That’s the way I had it and that drawing makes more sense. I was using it that way because that’s a more natural position to adjust it with my right hand.

 

[California]

... But pulling backward as in the 2nd pic tends to open the jaw slightly as the wrench flexes causing it to slip easier, rounding the head at a lower delivered torque.

And ... we have a new topic for the next ten pages!!!

 

[4570Man]

Held like the first picture in your right hand it’s easily adjustable. Held like the second picture it’s kinda clunky.

 

[Kando]

And ... we have a new topic for the next ten pages!!!

How about tire pressure gauges? Stick, dial, digital, oh boy!

 

[4570Man]

Digital gauges and digital calipers especially ones that see infrequent use are always dead when you need them.

 

[4570Man]

If this plug does end up getting welded out what kind of welder should we use. I’d probably use my mig so what shielding gas would be optional and should we use flux core. After all these decisions are made and assuming we have decided in the type of plug which sealant is best?

 

[goeduck]

And ... we have a new topic for the next ten pages!!!

Why limit us to ten pages when we have to reach 2000 nutty posts?

 

[ddbackhoe]

How about tire pressure gauges? Stick, dial, digital, oh boy!

You just dont seem to be properly prepared to do any repair work. Tools, shop, lighting, etc...Have you considered a nice apartment downtown?