Rounded off drain plug

[airbiscuit]

Did anyone ever consider his strength may be a result of what he smokes in that pipe of his?

:laughing::laughing::laughing: The Spinach was just for the munchies :drink:

 

[Jim Nelson]

What characteristic sets the BICO apart?

I like the way it feels in my hand but it also is 3/8" drive if you pull the tip off that holds the screw driver bits so you can use it with sockets on nuts or bolts. I know that with modern impact tools this may not be the attraction it was 30 or 40 years ago but there is less chance of rounding off a hex head while trying to break it loose.
Everyone has their likes and dislikes but to me this is an oldie that I like.

 

[Kando]

With what?

After so many tool suggestions you report that you "got a good hold" but neglected to say what tool got the "good hold".

8" ridgid pipe wrench. Need the small jaws to actually bite, but handle length is the problem.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Here’s the first Knipex tool Im disappointed with. I own several pairs on knipex pliers of outstanding quality. My buddy is a snapon addict and in general I wouldn’t trade my Knipex pliers for his snapon. He bought a pair of locking pliers. I wanted to see how the knipex compared against vicegrip and snapon. I got these in the mail yesterday and I’ve never used them so I can’t say how the teeth quality is. The jaw rack is pitiful. I’ll be sending these back. If these were $5 China crap you could probably squeeze the body in a vice and tighten them up but these weren’t supposed to be crap.View attachment 592779View attachment 592780

Knipex is supposed to have 61 Rc jaw hardness. ... Clamp those on a dowel pin 1/4 turn tighter than you can possibly do by hand, Use a vise to operate the handles. A Vise Grip wont make a mark because the jaws are too soft. If it leaves a mark that is a superiority. If it doesnt, can you now close it at the SAME setting by hand? If you can, advance 1/4 turn and try again. Same result; it is inferior to Vise Grip.

 

[airbiscuit]

8" ridgid pipe wrench. Need the small jaws to actually bite, but handle length is the problem.

 

[SPYDERLK]

8" ridgid pipe wrench. Need the small jaws to actually bite, but handle length is the problem.

Im guessing it is impossible to extend the handle with a pipe? :confused2:

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[Kando]

Im guessing it is impossible to extend the handle with a pipe? :confused2:

If I had a pipe suitable to use i would have done so and reported results on it. As such i don't, nor have a looked for one. I had the tractors out and decided to give it another try while draining engine oil.

 

[airbiscuit]

No worries. The fact that you have a wrench that grips is encouraging news, The next step is easier. So what are you doing with your tractors now, snow removal?

 

[goeduck]

If I had a pipe suitable to use i would have done so and reported results on it. As such i don't, nor have a looked for one. I had the tractors out and decided to give it another try while draining engine oil.

Now do not go rushing things. Easy does it.

 

[Kando]

No worries. The fact that you have a wrench that grips is encouraging news, The next step is easier. So what are you doing with your tractors now, snow removal?

Pretty much, although just with the 960. The 5000 would be much more suitable, given filled rear tires except for the shape those tires are in. Poor tread and both tires have been patched by previous owner. A nice ~2x2" spot on both. It would probably still pull better due to sheer weight though.

 

[goeduck]

Pretty much, although just with the 960. The 5000 would be much more suitable, given filled rear tires except for the shape those tires are in. Poor tread and both tires have been patched by previous owner. A nice ~2x2" spot on both. It would probably still pull better due to sheer weight though.

Should we discuss different ways to get those tires off of the rim?

 

[Kando]

Should we discuss different ways to get those tires off of the rim?

If it weren't for the fluid fill, I would try myself, but nah.

 

[newbury]

Should we discuss different ways to get those tires off of the rim?

If you do so please make it a separate thread so this one does not get off topic!

 

[k0ua]

If you do so please make it a separate thread so this one does not get off topic!

Oh, gosh NO!. ullinghair: Sure wouldn't want that!

 

[ddbackhoe]

Now do not go rushing things. Easy does it.

Thats the spirit, slow and easy can get the job done. Not everyone is intimidated by todays fast pace :laughing:

 

[ddbackhoe]

Should we discuss different ways to get those tires off of the rim?

Off is easy, getting the new ones back on.....

 

[bigtiller]

Now do not go rushing things. Easy does it.

I think it was Red Green that once said "if a man said he will do something, he will do it. There is no reason to badger him for 2 years about it." :laughing:

 

[jaxs]

Should we discuss different ways to get those tires off of the rim?

Off is easy, getting the new ones back on.....

Let's not get the cart before the hors,,,,,,,,,tire before the tractor.:no: We should discuss methods and tools for removing valve core,then we can talk about the tire. Re-inflation should be in a seperate thread.

 

[ddbackhoe]

We should discuss methods and tools for removing valve core,then we can talk about the tire.

Stanley classic 99 razor knife, no need to remove the core