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The plug looks just like a "regular" pipe plug. It has a square (3/8") rather than a hex top/extrusion.
:-staun
Seeing as how this is a truck and the area around the plug is limited, I recon that I will not be using a pipe wrench.
So my question is, what kind of tool do you use on the plug?
I am afraid to use a regular socket and the thing is in there real tight.
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Seeing as how this is a truck and the area around the plug is limited, I recon that I will not be using a pipe wrench.
So my question is, what kind of tool do you use on the plug?
I am afraid to use a regular socket and the thing is in there real tight.
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Take a 3/8" extension and a 3/8" socket and ratchet.
Put the socket on the ratchet and put the male end of the extension in the female(nut/bolt)end of the socket.
Now reach up to the square nut with the female end of extension and turn.
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Put the socket on the ratchet and put the male end of the extension in the female(nut/bolt)end of the socket.
Now reach up to the square nut with the female end of extension and turn.
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A 3/8" or other appropriately sized allen wrench that fits the hex end of the socket can also be used to turn the "3/8 sq socket".
These tricks work great on the "driver" sized square fasteners (1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4). There are a couple of other sizes you may run into 5/16 and 7/16 that will require special sockets eventually.
Good luck!
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These tricks work great on the "driver" sized square fasteners (1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4). There are a couple of other sizes you may run into 5/16 and 7/16 that will require special sockets eventually.
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Well, it looks like i gotta jury rig something or can i find "square"
sockets for the smaller sizes somewhere?
to follow up in that same area, seeing as for some strange reason, i fit under cars and truck much better thirty years ago.
so what is the best way to raise the truck, ramps or jack stands?
is it safe to put jack stands on front and back, i.e. raising the entire truck off the ground to keep it level.
I appreciate your help. just wish i had found this site long ago.
trav
sockets for the smaller sizes somewhere?
to follow up in that same area, seeing as for some strange reason, i fit under cars and truck much better thirty years ago.
so what is the best way to raise the truck, ramps or jack stands?
is it safe to put jack stands on front and back, i.e. raising the entire truck off the ground to keep it level.
I appreciate your help. just wish i had found this site long ago.
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I went and bought the 10,000 lb rated ramps.
E Brake and chocks round out the safety issue.
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E Brake and chocks round out the safety issue.
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The square sockets can be purchased at any tool store, Home Depot, etc.
There is an old discussion in this forum on Jack Stands you might want to read thru that had lifting ideas also.
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I seem to have the same problem, and I know Mil1ion does too! -hehe
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There is an old discussion in this forum on Jack Stands you might want to read thru that had lifting ideas also.
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I seem to have the same problem, and I know Mil1ion does too! -hehe
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You must be talking about the spare tire I have vulcanized to my belly.
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Yours is only vulcanized? I think mine was the result of some strange genetics experiment by my parents involving massive doses of radiation. After all, I did grow up in one of the worst radiation hot spots in the USA. Can any of you other guys turn your head all the way around twice like I can? 
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My spare tire has a large, permanent hole in it. But it is handy for retaining sockets and other miscellaneous small parts while working underneath. Ramps are preferable because they are quicker and leave more creeping room.
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off topic but...
I have ramps, two hyd garage jacks of differing size and design, 3/5/30T bottle jacks, 3 scissor jacks, 1 hi-lift jack, 1 set of good jack stands, 2 sets of sheet metal stands, wheels and cribbing materials. It all gets used at various times. You can't have too much stuff. I have collected it all over the years. Take care of your tools. keep them out of the weather. Inspect them before AND after use for damage and wear. Watch the welded joints on tools, ramps, and jack stands for signs of rust, cracking, and failure.
Keep it SAFE!
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I have ramps, two hyd garage jacks of differing size and design, 3/5/30T bottle jacks, 3 scissor jacks, 1 hi-lift jack, 1 set of good jack stands, 2 sets of sheet metal stands, wheels and cribbing materials. It all gets used at various times. You can't have too much stuff. I have collected it all over the years. Take care of your tools. keep them out of the weather. Inspect them before AND after use for damage and wear. Watch the welded joints on tools, ramps, and jack stands for signs of rust, cracking, and failure.
Keep it SAFE!
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>Yours is only vulcanized? I think mine was the result of
>some strange genetics experiment by my parents involving
>massive doses of radiation. After all, I did grow up in one
>of the worst radiation hot spots in the USA. Can any of you
>other guys turn your head all the way around twice like I
>can? -hehe
>
>
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>Fix it right the first time! It's easier than doing it over!
>Then- Drive 'em forever!
Uhhhhh. . . I see that it can get a little strange around here.
>some strange genetics experiment by my parents involving
>massive doses of radiation. After all, I did grow up in one
>of the worst radiation hot spots in the USA. Can any of you
>other guys turn your head all the way around twice like I
>can?
-hehe >
>
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>Fix it right the first time! It's easier than doing it over!
>Then- Drive 'em forever!
Uhhhhh. . . I see that it can get a little strange around here.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-May-02 AT 01:21 AM (EST)]WOW! So anyway, how do you like the house moving business?
>off topic but...
>
>I have ramps, two hyd garage jacks of differing size and
>design, 3/5/30T bottle jacks, 3 scissor jacks, 1 hi-lift
>jack, 1 set of good jack stands, 2 sets of sheet metal
>stands, wheels and cribbing materials. It all gets used at
>various times.
>off topic but...
>
>I have ramps, two hyd garage jacks of differing size and
>design, 3/5/30T bottle jacks, 3 scissor jacks, 1 hi-lift
>jack, 1 set of good jack stands, 2 sets of sheet metal
>stands, wheels and cribbing materials. It all gets used at
>various times.
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The 8-point sockets are what they are. Like a 6 or 12 point socket will work on a hex bolt. Sorry I didn't mention that. 
It is true, I did grow up in one of the radiation hot spots from dust deposited after all the A-Bomb tests. I drank lots of milk from cows that grazed all of that dusty grass etc. So I take it you all can't turn your heads around -hehe
I don't move houses around, just auto parts. I forgot to mention the 8/10' A-frame/tripod, come-along, and assorted chains etc. Of course I share a lot of equipment back and forth with a friend that even has more stuff so when we get into fun stuff we really have tools! He has an engine hoist, tow dolly, and a couple of engine stands also.
We just don't have a car hoist... -Yet
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It is true, I did grow up in one of the radiation hot spots from dust deposited after all the A-Bomb tests. I drank lots of milk from cows that grazed all of that dusty grass etc. So I take it you all can't turn your heads around -hehe
I don't move houses around, just auto parts. I forgot to mention the 8/10' A-frame/tripod, come-along, and assorted chains etc. Of course I share a lot of equipment back and forth with a friend that even has more stuff so when we get into fun stuff we really have tools! He has an engine hoist, tow dolly, and a couple of engine stands also.
We just don't have a car hoist... -Yet
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lets see, I did work in military and civilian nuclear power for
thirty
years, so I may be able to do some rather odd
:-X11 things
I left because I did not want to make a career out of it
thirty
years, so I may be able to do some rather odd :-X11 things
I left because I did not want to make a career out of it