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Message started by JohnBoy on 06/07/09 at 14:26:55

Title: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by JohnBoy on 06/07/09 at 14:26:55

I built a wonderful tool using the correct thickness steel and a 12mm socket. the socket fits on my heavy duty impact driver.
I started with a quick rap from a rubber mallet...no luck. I moved up to a light rap with a 3lb maul…no luck! I tried a few moderate licks …no luck!

For those that have removed this plug, how hard can I go? Is the plug and the case thick enough to wail on without holing them?
I have tried CW and CCW both trying to break it loose. Nothing welds itself better than hot aluminum.

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by matt_savage on 06/07/09 at 14:35:19

vice grips and a nickel works for me every time haha!

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by DrunkenDwarf on 06/07/09 at 14:45:21

Tried the nickel trick - now I have a bent nickel.

It loosens counter clockwise.

Here's the ticket:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1232437043

Wrapped it in duct tape, turned it with vice grips. Worked the first try.

-D. Dwarf

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by diamond jim on 06/07/09 at 15:12:10

I use an edger blade that looks like this:
http://img01.static-nextag.com/image/Craftsman-8-1-2/1/000/006/492/750/649275030.jpg

only the the ends are slightly rounded and fit perfectly.

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by verslagen1 on 06/07/09 at 15:33:48

Don't wrap on that plug very hard or you'll punch a hole thru it.

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by Phelonius on 06/07/09 at 17:51:06

Sandy came up with the best one so I made one like his.
Get a THICK putty knife and cut the blade to about one inch long. grind the end to fit the plug. Most of the time my grip on the handle is enough but if it gets stubborn, hold it in one hand and turn it with a small crescent wrench.

Phelonius

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by JohnBoy on 06/07/09 at 19:47:10

Thanks for the input.

I tried holding the blade and turning with a crecent wrench...not even close.
That's why I went to an impact driver. I wonder if a little red lock-tight was used by the PO?
I will try heating the case and then chilling the plug with dry ice. Maybe I can shrink it a bit.

And I will be careful with the hammer :)

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by Phelonius on 06/08/09 at 10:04:22

2B0E090F230E18610 wrote:

Do you suppose a previous owner used J.B. weld for thread lubricant?

Phelonius

Title: Re: Timing Inspection Plug Removal?
Post by verslagen1 on 06/08/09 at 11:48:45

If it is still stuck, try putting a piece of wood over the plug and giving it a good smack with a hammer.

The outside rim of this plug will come in contact with the case when overtightened or the oring ages. A little moisture in there and it corrodes together.