Thread: Drain plug
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Old 10-22-2019, 03:42 PM   #9
Charlie Stephens
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Default Re: Drain plug

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Originally Posted by DelPercio View Post
Used a 10 inch adjustable wrench while hitting it with a hammer. I’m surprised it’s so tight because there’s oil dripping off of the plug. I think I’ll wipe it down good heat the plug then try a pipe wrench. Just wanted to make sure it’s a right hand thread.
The oil dripping is probably the clue. The previous person kept tightening it until the leak stoped (which it didn't). You will probably need at least a new plug. Maybe the threads in the plug were cut undersize by mistake. You might get by with thread sealent.

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