Aftermarket drain plug
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From: On A Dirt Floor
As a related note, if people would like a better fitting screwdriver for their normal drain plugs, these Snap On outdrive plug screwdrivers work well until someone doesn’t return it. Doh ! Also, real large headed screw drivers work well too.
https://shop.snapon.com/categories/M...drivers/760266

https://shop.snapon.com/categories/M...drivers/760266

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As a related note, if people would like a better fitting screwdriver for their normal drain plugs, these Snap On outdrive plug screwdrivers work well until someone doesn’t return it. Doh ! Also, real large headed screw drivers work well too.
https://shop.snapon.com/categories/M...drivers/760266

https://shop.snapon.com/categories/M...drivers/760266

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hydrodynamic superior when the slot is aligned with the water flow (LOL)... seriously through, with the right tool, and the Snap on driver works great (* there are two bit widths available so get the right one), fresh gaskets - you don't need to pound the plug on to create a proper seal. The slot works well for what it is meant to do + the surface area of the slot provides good bite for the proper tool (you can fk up any fitting with bastardized tools forced to make do)
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From: East Tennesseee
Merc uses a slotted plug so morons don't put a ratchet on it and tighten it to high heaven and strip it out. You can get it plenty tight with the slotted head. I've never had a problem getting one out.




