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dozer 12-12-2010 11:09 AM

Broke off block drain plug
 
My problems continue, I snapped off one of the blue plastic drain plugs. Any suggestions on how to get it out. Is it a pipe thread ??? I do not think a drill will fit down in there.

mrv8outboard 12-13-2010 07:44 AM

I believe that the blue plug screws into a fitting that screw into the block. The block is pipe thread and the blue plug is Acme.

LAKESIDE RESTORATIONS 12-13-2010 07:49 AM

put a wrench on the brass housing it is threaded into & take out the assembly.. Then you can either work out the blue plug and just replace it or you can replace the whole little assembly. If you need replacements feel free to give me a shout.. :) Hope this helps.. :)
Jamie / Lakeside Restorations

Knot 4 Me 12-13-2010 03:00 PM

I've found most times you can jam a socket extension end into the broken plastic plug and it will screw out.

dozer 12-13-2010 05:06 PM

Thanks for the help. I did not know that the blue plug was screwed into a brass fitting. I can barely reach it let alone see it.

seltzer 12-13-2010 06:52 PM

i used a pocket screwdriver once, and it came right out.

mrv8outboard 12-14-2010 07:46 AM

Also you can use a Torx bit driven into it then back it out.

Sydwayz 12-14-2010 10:17 AM

You might also try a left handed drill bit in a pair of small vice grips. This worked for me once. I like the external torx bit idea; I'll remember that one. That and an external hex bit might work too in a pinch.


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