Rounded off drain plug

[greggyy]

I think it has been established this was a square head plug. 6 point socket wouldn't work very well.

Your not using a big enough hammer sir.

 

[Xfaxman]

I have some real wide turf tires I am getting rid of. One of the beads busted and the sidewall split on one tire. If I sawzall the sidewalls off will the tread flatten out to be usable for a shop mat or will it curl?

Yes .

 

[sixdogs]

I have some real wide turf tires I am getting rid of. One of the beads busted and the sidewall split on one tire. If I sawzall the sidewalls off will the tread flatten out to be usable for a shop mat or will it curl?

Yes .

It stays flat and, while it did it a while ago, I used a large pair of industrial scissors to cut it . Sawzall was hard to use on my tire because it bounced around too much. I suppose it depends on how thick the sidewall is.

 

[PILOON]

Nah, you've got it all wrong-----------
Oxy Aceteline torch, you can burn the plug out without harming the pan.
and the cold draining oil will put out any fires.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Nah, you've got it all wrong-----------
Oxy Aceteline torch, you can burn the plug out without harming the pan.
and the cold draining oil will put out any fires.

. . . But dont try it at home.

 

[Big Barn]

It stays flat and, while it did it a while ago, I used a large pair of industrial scissors to cut it . Sawzall was hard to use on my tire because it bounced around too much. I suppose it depends on how thick the sidewall is.

I agree.

Sawzall will prob knock your fillings out while gnawing at the rubber. Sharp razor works best.

 

[airbiscuit]

Nah, you've got it all wrong-----------
Oxy Aceteline torch, you can burn the plug out without harming the pan.
and the cold draining oil will put out any fires.

Here, hold my beer :drink:

 

[aczlan]

I have some real wide turf tires I am getting rid of. One of the beads busted and the sidewall split on one tire. If I sawzall the sidewalls off will the tread flatten out to be usable for a shop mat or will it curl?

It depends on how hard the rubber is.

Aaron Z

 

[goeduck]

It depends on how hard the rubber is.

Aaron Z

This is one of the tires. Tread is still deep but the sidewalls are shot after 35 years.

 

[Kando]

Got a buddy helping me out, going through our options.

Ground two flat sides on the plug to get a good bite surface.



Good bite, 8" wrench, need to go bigger. Couldn't find one of my bigger pipe wrenches at the time so trying again tomorrow.