Rounded off drain plug

[lilranch2001]

I am fairly sure it is cast iron based on the pic

 

[goeduck]

I don't recall; and am not inclined to search 1800 posts. Does anyone recall if Kando or others mentioned what the sump material is? Sheet material or cast? Totally different approach. Are we back on track?

Ron

Yes. It is the transmission, cast.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Post #36 shows the plug as well as a boss plate larger than plug, large enough to drill/tap either side of it.
Possibly another plate somewhere as well since picture only shows plug.
You could grind old plug flat, paint over it...out of site out of mind if you wanted.
He even mentioned the bar there "is easily removable" so plenty of room to work.
A two hour max job.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Plug picture.

 

[airbiscuit]

Kando will get it done. He simply has other life priorities. He just has more patience than most of us, and a better sense of humor than some of us,

 

[k0ua]

Kando will get it done. He simply has other life priorities. He just has more patience than most of us, and a better sense of humor than some of us,

Perhaps he is out visiting his brother, Sparc?

 

[airbiscuit]

Perhaps he is out visiting his brother, Sparc?

Well, there are pallets to put out

 

[ddbackhoe]

Well, there are pallets to put out

Could they be building a new tool using the melted nails from the pallets to remove the offending plug?

 

[Fuddy1952]

Me... I'd remove that bar that's in the way.
Grind the old plug even with plate. Center punch it. Drill stepping up in size. After draining I may try drill, tapping it same size...but probably next size larger.
This may have been suggested before.

 

[Jstpssng]

^^^^^
If he had removed the bar in the first place this thread would have died a year ago... and he would probably be changing the fluid again.