eric wissing Posted June 3, 2007 Report Posted June 3, 2007 What size allen fits the plug? I tried a 9/16" too big, 1/2" too small. They are not really calling for a 17/32" are they? that seems ridiculous!! I found a friend of a frind who has had a few of tanks done but a local radiator service.It is nice to know someone who has had work done at a shop and the results were good. That is a good thing. If I can drain it and get it out. Thanks, Eric Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 3, 2007 Report Posted June 3, 2007 32'nd size are not uncommon with older built equipment... Sometimes you can try metric for a closer fit if you don't have a full selection of wrenches... Keep in mind that you can also use a hex headed bolt and pair of vice grips and the bolt can be hand filed to fit... Quote
oldmopar Posted June 3, 2007 Report Posted June 3, 2007 I have used a 1/2" drive ratchet to remove a p15 and p17 gas tank plug. Quote
greg g Posted June 3, 2007 Report Posted June 3, 2007 mine is an outie. just grabbed with a cresent Quote
James_Douglas Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 Take that gas drain plug out at your own risk. On my old tank after it had been boiled out at the radiator shop, I reinstalled the tank. I put in 1/2 gal of gas and then went to pull the plug to make sure that any thing loose was cleaned out. The solder joint that holds the threaded end in the tank busted loose. So beware. Best, James Quote
eric wissing Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Posted June 4, 2007 I checked at a few parts stores as I was running around this morning. Nobody had a 17/32" hex socket. I went home and tried some large Channel Locks and it cam out easily. I was worried about doing damage but no problem. Now what to do with the few gallons of old gas? A lot of crap came pot of the tank but the inside looks not as bad as I thought it might. One step forward. I even remembered to keep an eye on the ferrule. Here we go. Eric Quote
1just4don Posted June 4, 2007 Report Posted June 4, 2007 Put some of that silicone plumbers putty in the threads so it doesnt leak and 'easier' to get out NEXT time. OR some Teflon Tape!! Forgot to mention,,,how BAD is the gas?? Can you strain it enough to run thru your lawn mower?? IF its real bad and you dont wanna burn it,,,it works good to kill the grass in the driveway amd sidewalk cracks where you dont want ANYTHING to grow. Might not need to buy weed killer for years!!(if you have enough of it) Takes only a drop or two. Quote
eric wissing Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Posted June 4, 2007 Don, The gas is real rusty looking. The inside of the tank as far as I could see didn't look bad. The shop will boil it out but they don't do the coating on the inside because it stinks too bad he says. So I will get some sealer from "Eastwood". I might as well paint the outside of the tank too. I really don't want to be pouring gass all over my yard!! I know of a guy who will use it to burn the insulation off of old wire. That doesn't sound like something the EPA would approve of. Eric Quote
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