oldrx7 6,035 Report post Posted September 14 any tips / tricks on removing this damn filler plug from my gearbox? have tried grinding / filing nice(ish) and square shaped, but sockets/spanners still slip off and round it off again 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 38,004 Report post Posted September 14 Drill it out to as big as you dare, the dissolve the steel with alum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adoom 1,755 Report post Posted September 14 Weld a handle on it. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nominal 40,005 Report post Posted September 14 Weld a bolt to it, heat will help loosen it up. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 6,953 Report post Posted September 14 weld a big washer that fits over it on then a big nut and fill the center with weld and as above the heat will sort it out, the washer allows you to be heavy handed with the MIG 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nominal 40,005 Report post Posted September 14 Been doing rusty screws this way lately 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a.craw4d 3,148 Report post Posted September 14 32 minutes ago, Adoom said: Weld a handle on it. This^. Just weld a simple piece of flatbar to it and undo with an adjustable crescent. Works every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yowzer 25,994 Report post Posted September 14 Found this on a car recently / fab fuck ups 5 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOHC 6,953 Report post Posted September 14 If someone is horrible to you you can make them a sump plug from the end of a candle 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Get it done 1,093 Report post Posted September 14 What has been said , the welding process will shrink the plug , an bar will allow you to turn it . just make sure you let it cool first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldrx7 6,035 Report post Posted September 15 cheers all, welder is at the in-laws so that’s next weekends job now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kws 2,883 Report post Posted September 15 hammer and chisel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adoom 1,755 Report post Posted September 15 28 minutes ago, oldrx7 said: cheers all, welder is at the in-laws so that’s next weekends job now. Who needs a welder? Sorry, couldn't find it in English. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bling 14,558 Report post Posted September 21 I've always welded nuts on, perfect hole in the middle to fill with weld. Could potentially cut some flats on that one though and put the next sized down socket on it. If needed before you get the welder. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steelies 18,377 Report post Posted September 23 1995 Suzuki super carry van. Gluey windscreen seal, or poppy outy windscreen seal? Planning work on one but unsure on seal type. I presume it's oldschool style non glue but would rather not encounter surprise if I can help it. Go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldrx7 6,035 Report post Posted September 24 On 21/09/2019 at 13:14, Bling said: I've always welded nuts on, perfect hole in the middle to fill with weld. Could potentially cut some flats on that one though and put the next sized down socket on it. If needed before you get the welder. Tried that before ending up with the welder - using the angle grinder and file, the nut would always end up rounding off again. However, success was had on Sunday arvo 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adoom 1,755 Report post Posted September 24 That I would say is an EXCELLENT handle! 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tortron 38,004 Report post Posted October 8 How dry do you guys suppose mig co2/argon mix is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostchips 4,614 Report post Posted October 8 Does anyone here know how a 'coil on plug' can sense when a spark has occurred & use that sensor wire thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kws 2,883 Report post Posted October 15 Is it better to run a 9v coil and ballast resistor, or a 12v coil direct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
