> I have my 67 TR4A in the air on jackstands, and I figured I'd do a quick
oil
> change (yeah, right...famous last words).
> The oil pan drain plug must be welded in.
>
> I have tried and tried to turn it with a box end wrench (square plug) to
no
> avail.
> I feel pretty silly, not being able to even change the oil in her, but is
the
> plug lefty-loosey?
> The differential plug came out just fine. Is there any chemical I should
use
> to break the bond?
Chris-
My favorit method is a few good(not damaging, but not love taps) whacks with
a ball peen hammer. This will tend to jar or shock the seized threads, and
allow removal by normal methods. I usually coat the threads with Teflon tape
to prevent a repeat performance...
Scott
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