On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Chuck Mathis wrote:

> If you are real lucky or have been living right, the PO will not have
> replaced the bleeder with a plain bolt.  Originally the bolt was slotted
> through the threads so it did not have to be removed just loosened
> enough to pass air.  If it starts to hiss as you loosen it you are in
> luck.  If not get the gloves.

Huh.  Mine looks a lot like a brake bleeder bolt, sort of a nipple with a
hole in the end and hex sides near the bottom so you can grip it with a
wrench. Is this what you're talking about?

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