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Flyboy1st · 12-10-2019, 11:44 AM

What tool fits the two drain plugs on the rear-end?

aford193031 · 12-10-2019, 11:50 AM

I have not looked at mine for a while but believe that a 3/8” drive fits.

Synchro909 · 12-10-2019, 02:21 PM

They are the same plugs that old time plumbers used.

J Franklin · 12-10-2019, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aford193031

I have not looked at mine for a while but believe that a 3/8” drive fits.

I use 3/8" breaker bar.

Purdy Swoft · 12-10-2019, 05:51 PM

I just use a 3/8s ratchet .

CWPASADENA · 12-10-2019, 05:51 PM

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There was a special combination tool available that would fit the different size square holes in drain plugs that most service stations had however, as other previously have stated, for the Fords, a 3/8 breaker bar works just fine.

Chris W.

mleder · 12-11-2019, 12:31 AM

a 3/8 breaker bar will work , although it is a sloppy fit. If the square gets rounded off and it's real tight you may not get it out. If you want to keep that plug hole square buy a piece of "key stock" at a bearing house that measures 7/16" square. This is a very stock item and you can buy a small section and cut it up and give it to your friends as a present. Either grip it with a 7/16" wrench or better yet weld a hex nut on the end of it and use a socket on it

rocket1 · 12-11-2019, 09:30 AM

Model A monkey wrench end has the square that fits the plugs in the rear,find them in the flea market,some are script.

Flyboy1st · 12-11-2019, 10:20 AM

Thanks, you have all been a good help. I have a 1929 45A coupe, a lot of original stuff on it. I always seen 3/8 on both plugs but on this coupe 3/8 just catches but slips when I apply pressure, looks like it is 7/16.

12-10-2019, 11:44 AM	#1
Flyboy1st Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 63	Rear axel What tool fits the two drain plugs on the rear-end?

12-10-2019, 11:50 AM	#2
aford193031 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 85	Re: Rear axel I have not looked at mine for a while but believe that a 3/8” drive fits.

12-10-2019, 02:21 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Rear axel They are the same plugs that old time plumbers used. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

12-10-2019, 05:51 PM	#5
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Rear axel I just use a 3/8s ratchet .

12-10-2019, 05:51 PM	#6
CWPASADENA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PASADENA, CA Posts: 1,931	Re: Rear axel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There was a special combination tool available that would fit the different size square holes in drain plugs that most service stations had however, as other previously have stated, for the Fords, a 3/8 breaker bar works just fine. Chris W.

12-11-2019, 12:31 AM	#7
mleder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 195	Re: Rear axel a 3/8 breaker bar will work , although it is a sloppy fit. If the square gets rounded off and it's real tight you may not get it out. If you want to keep that plug hole square buy a piece of "key stock" at a bearing house that measures 7/16" square. This is a very stock item and you can buy a small section and cut it up and give it to your friends as a present. Either grip it with a 7/16" wrench or better yet weld a hex nut on the end of it and use a socket on it

12-11-2019, 09:30 AM	#8
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: Rear axel Model A monkey wrench end has the square that fits the plugs in the rear,find them in the flea market,some are script.

12-11-2019, 10:20 AM	#9
Flyboy1st Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 63	Re: Rear axel Thanks, you have all been a good help. I have a 1929 45A coupe, a lot of original stuff on it. I always seen 3/8 on both plugs but on this coupe 3/8 just catches but slips when I apply pressure, looks like it is 7/16.