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Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? #744122 07/09/10 02:37 PM 07/09/10 02:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL Commando1 OP master
Commando1 OP master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL	Trying to remove the plug as show in the pic. It's the one at the rear or the block usually used for oil pressure sending units. Mine's stuck and I rounded the square head. Can't get in there with vise grips. Any suggestions?

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: Commando1] #744123 07/09/10 02:42 PM 07/09/10 02:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	You have any damaged bolt removers? Sorta like a socket but with reverse angled cutting teeth on the inside. They work great for removing bolts with rounded off heads.

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: Commando1] #744124 07/09/10 02:42 PM 07/09/10 02:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY H hemigod426 top fuel
hemigod426 top fuel H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY	weld nut over it, try monster visegrips straight up, close then with channel locks for more grip,then twist with channel locks MOPAR OR NO CAR

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #744125 07/09/10 02:57 PM 07/09/10 02:57 PM
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RacerGofKGB Got The Big One Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,476 Oh	Quote: You have any damaged bolt removers? Sorta like a socket but with reverse angled cutting teeth on the inside. They work great for removing bolts with rounded off heads. These work great. http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_1...eyword=bolt+off

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: Commando1] #744126 07/09/10 04:44 PM 07/09/10 04:44 PM
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Commando1 OP master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL	Actually, I know about all the conventional methods. I'm an expert at removing these when the block is out of the car (See: Ask me how I know... ) I was just wondering if anyone had a tip when it's almost inaccesable as the one in this case. Doubt I can get in there to weld something to it, and, ditto for an E-Z Out. Last edited by Commando1; 07/09/10 04:45 PM.

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: RacerGofKGB] #744127 07/09/10 07:56 PM 07/09/10 07:56 PM
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cantspel member C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 182 Pennsylvania	Quote: Quote: You have any damaged bolt removers? Sorta like a socket but with reverse angled cutting teeth on the inside. They work great for removing bolts with rounded off heads. These work great. http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_1...eyword=bolt+off I have the snap on version of that set and it works great. If you can see it, you should be able to sneak in there with an extension or even a swivel

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: Commando1] #744128 07/09/10 08:22 PM 07/09/10 08:22 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY H hemigod426 top fuel
hemigod426 top fuel H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,315 MOPAR HEADQUARTERS IN ALDEN NY	Quote: Actually, I know about all the conventional methods. I'm an expert at removing these when the block is out of the car (See: Ask me how I know... ) I was just wondering if anyone had a tip when it's almost inaccesable as the one in this case. Doubt I can get in there to weld something to it, and, ditto for an E-Z Out. looks like tons of room like its in a truck? tap on nut that stripped part fits inside tight and flush, put mig mound on top to fuse both, unthread with socket and extension, to it all the time on lot car cebies with rotted/shread off bolts MOPAR OR NO CAR

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: hemigod426] #744129 07/09/10 09:35 PM 07/09/10 09:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,784 A collage of whims	Good ideas so far, either welding a nut on it or using a left-handed thread nut and threading it on, would be my approach.

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: topside] #744130 07/10/10 01:34 AM 07/10/10 01:34 AM
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sthemi master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs	leave it alone and pull the sender switch out , use a T fitting and attach whatever you were going to do there. Video Little Red Wagon Indy Nats,BurnoutContest

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: RacerGofKGB] #744131 07/10/10 07:15 AM 07/10/10 07:15 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL Commando1 OP master
Commando1 OP master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,336 South-Central (Sebring), FL	Quote: These work great. http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_1...eyword=bolt+off Hmmm.. Where have these been all my life?? Quote: leave it alone and pull the sender switch out , use a T fitting and attach whatever you were going to do there. Had everything else failed, that was step 2.

Re: Rounded plug - any tricks of the trade? [Re: sthemi] #744132 07/10/10 09:24 AM 07/10/10 09:24 AM
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Magnum master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,791 Hamilton, Ontario Canada	Quote: leave it alone and pull the sender switch out , use a T fitting and attach whatever you were going to do there. I think this is the best advice given your situation. If you do decide you need it out. My second vote goes to welding something on there. It's a no turning back option but I've had great luck with this method. Easy outs and reverse drills are often at a disadvantage because the offending bolt, nut or plug is stuck for a reason. IT'S FROZEN TO THE THREADS, not coming out easy. Welding heats it's up red hot and I'm confident that also helps the removal. 69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super

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