Ken, I just did this for my GT6 diff. I went to NAPA and asked for a common sized magnetic drain plug. They were able to supply me with the drain plug, correct sized tap and drill bit; one stop shopping.
Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Strayhorn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 8:07 AM Subject: Re: Diff cleanout > Nolan offered some excellent suggestions for drilling > a drain hole. > > And now, for us contemplating this same chore, can > you (or anyone) suggest a size for the new plug? > I suppose I can just use a standard diff filler hole > plug, but what size drill/tap do I need to use? > > Or can I just buy a plumber's plug at the hardware > store? > > I've got a diff that's in great shape, but alas it > was stored in a barn and mud wasps built nests in > the four screw holes in the top. I need to clean out > the mud and then rinse out the interior for any mud > or grit that fell through. I'm just going to use > thin oil and wash it through. > > Ken Strayhorn > Hillsborugh NC /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
