[AJD] Final Drive Drain Plug

[Robert M. Massengale]

Mitch - Thanks for the confirmation on the 3/4 drive for the final drive drain plug.  I 
drained most of the  transmission/final drive reservoir through the transmission 
drain plug several weeks ago.  Have had it full of diesel, up on blocks, and kids 
spinning the rear wheels for about two weeks.  Drained all the diesel, again through 
the transmission drain plug, and refilled with inexpensive 80-90 wt Wally World gear 
oil in preparation for a first start attempt yesterday.  I plan to run the light weight 
gear oil for about 25 hours then drain again and put in the correct gear oil.  When I 
drain next time I'll get it out through the transmission and final drive drains.

Thanks again.

Mike
Robert M. Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

> Mike,
> 
> you're right on with the 3/4 drive that you need.  Be aware!!! The
> junk that comes out of the final drives will smell something terrible.
>  Also. remember that by cracking it open at first, you will allow any
> water that has condensed in the case to run out first.  It holds quite
> a bit and it will probably look BAD!
> 
> Mitch Daly
> md31043 at msn.com
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Robert M. Massengale<mailto:ltcmikem at ktc.com> 
>   To: Antique John Deere
>   mailinglist<mailto:antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>   Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 2:58 PM Subject: [AJD] Final Drive
>   Drain Plug
> 
> 
>   Almost embarrassing to ask...  I though I had the transmission &
>   final drive in my '41 B drained, but just discovered the large drain
>   plug for the final drive under the drawbar support.  Unlike the
>   transmission pipe drain plug, the final drive drain plug has a
>   recessed square slot.  I don't have any tools around the shop that
>   fit the drain plug hole. The square end on my 1/2 inch scoket
>   extension is too small.  It looks to be about a 3/4 square recessed
>   hole in the drain plug.  Is there a common tool Im overlooking that
>   fits this hole or am I going to have to fire up the forge?
> 
>   Mike
>   Robert M. Massengale
>   Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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