Erkan,
I had the same problem. I bought some 8-point sockets to handle the drain
plugs -- this gives a square pattern that fits the plug nicely. Came "right"
out with that socket!
Good Luck,
Dave Moag
62 TR3B
77 Spitfire
La Canada, CA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Erkan Hassan
> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2000 6:45 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Rounders
>
>
>
> Listers,
>
> Yesterday I thought I would change the gear box oil in the 62 TR3B
> before dinner. Once everything was set up, I huffed and I puffed and
> the drain plug was adequately siezed in place. The socket wrench then
> proceeded to slip around the plug and start to round it off.
>
> I turned my attention to the fill plug, figuring that if I get the
> drain plug out, it won't do me any good if I cannot get the fill plug
> out too. Low and behold, that plug was frozen too. And the DPO had
> already rounded that plug so the sockets would not grab at all.
>
> Tonight, being wiser, I attacked with a can of liquid plumber, vise
> grips, a really big monkey wrench and a big nut cruncher plyers.
>
> Again I was turned away without satisfaction. Both plugs are in
> position. And now the drain plug is pretty beat up too.
>
> Is there any sage advice as to what I should do at this point?
>
> I fear there is 38 year old gear oil in there and I would really like
> to change it.
>
> Would getting a plumbers torch from Home Depot and heating it up be:
> 1) advantageous and
> 2) dangerous?
>
> Any and all advice here other than giving up would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Erkan Hassan
> 62 TR3B
> TCF 536
>
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