tool for rear end plug

[duffer]

Is there a special tool to get the drain plug out of the rear end? it seems like a square hole. thanks.

[mrraford]

In most cases a 3/8" socket wrench will fit nicely into the little square hole.

[Clem Clement]

In the old days there was a universal dog bone avilable. I found mine in a flea market

[Pilotdave]

I recently picked up a Ford script adjustable wrench - the end of the handle has the right size square shape for that plug.

[roadster]

Originally Posted by Clem Clement

In the old days there was a universal dog bone avilable. I found mine in a flea market

Clem, I had one of those but my DOG ATE IT.

[green30coupe]

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Originally Posted by Clem Clement

In the old days there was a universal dog bone avilable. I found mine in a flea market

I got mine in a box of tools at an estate auction. But, I used a socket wrench a long time before I got it. Sometimes the socket wrench is just a bit too small and hard-to-remove plugs can be a problem.

Ed

[ctlikon0712]

I’ve read sometimes those that use a 3/8" driver have wallowed it out because it is between 3/8 and 7/16". There is the end of the Ford wrench option or this specialty made tool.

[29pickup]

I, just went thru this. I went to tractor supply, bought a piece of 1/2 in "key stock" and then ground down all four sides, until it was 7/16. It worked great, and fit the plug perfectly. I used an adjustable wrench to turn it.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by roadster

Clem, I had one of those but my DOG ATE IT.

Hey there, roadster, Dog here, I really hope you kiddin' What kind of teeth does yo' Dog have?? Recomember that movie guy with TITANIUM TEETH that played "JAWS"? Well Ol'Bill knew him from church, BIG dude!
Ol' Bill just said tell you all, if you get BRASS hex plugs for yo' rear end, they look purty! Buster T.

[Kirby1374]

I Sacrificed A 1/2 Extension. I Ground Each Side Till It Fit Tight.

[Dan Partain]

I used this the other day on the rear end, it's not a snug fit but gets the job done. It's also good for the tie rod ends. Search "drain plug wrench" on ebay and you find one or two.

-DAN

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Weld an acorn lug nut on the plug & you could use your lug wrench on it. Just bought a welder & I'm looking for stuff to weld! Buster T. said I should weld the ZIP-A-RAK to the car so someone can't steal it. (Smart Dog!) Bill W.

[jmeckel]

If I remember right I think the square end of the original adjustable wrench was supposed to fit the plug. Grinding down a cheap socket ext. would work easier in my opinion.

[Ray in La Mesa]

I took a VW log stud and ground the thread end to fit the plug hole snugly, it worked great but have to use a metric socket.

[Bruce Lancaster]

That original wrench provided by Ford keeps coming up...notice that?? It will do the job, though you might need help the first time if your plug was last tightened by a gorilla.
Digging up the basics of the original tool kit is a BIG start on everyday maintenance and tinkering, and very aesthetically satisfying IMHO. The stuff is easy to find and pretty cheap except for jack and tire pump.

[Tom Wesenberg]

In a pinch you could use a square head bolt, if the head is 7/16, and a Vice Grip. I agree with Bruce that the original tool kit is good to have and works just fine. I use the original grease gun to lube my car. Here is a dog bone wrench I found at a swap meet a couple years ago to fit many drain plug sizes. I usually see at least one at each swap meet.

[FL&WVMIKE]

Here are a couple of "fitzall" drain-plug wrenches. They are still around and can be, occasionally, found at swap meets.
MIKE
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[green30coupe]

Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

Here are a couple of "fitzall" drain-plug wrenches. They are still around and can be, occasionally, found at swap meets.
MIKE
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE - Twice

I have the "KEN TOOL" on top in the photo. In addition to the square features, it has a blade that fits the tie rod and drag link ends.