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Subject:Re: removing recalcitrant gearbox drain plug.
From:Larry Hamm
Date:Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:48:30 -0700

Geoff Law wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
> Tried to change my gear box oil the other day, but when I inserted my trusty
> plug removing tool, (a bolt with 2 nuts tightened up together,) I turned the
> thing right in half and the plug didn't even move. this could be a problem.

Geoff,
Be sure to open the FILL plug before you work on the drain. Nothing
worse than to finally get the drain plug out, then find out the fill
plug will NOT come out!
Larry

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