If it isn't one thing, it's another; Sometimes I wonder if my '37 is trying to tell me it doesn't want to be driven again, it just wants to rust away in peace.
But I digress; my '37 212 has a clutch that sat for so many years that all the clutch fluid was squeezed out of the corks, as discussed in another recent thread. Looks like I need to drain the fluid and run some solvent in there. The problem now is that the plugs for the clutch fluid drain are also seized and I am destroying them trying to unscrew them from the flywheel. I have tried Blaster, WD -40 etc. to no avail. The heads on the plugs have no depth so it's tough to get a wrench on them. Any ideas?
Also, is there a source for NOS clutch fluid plugs or shall I look for something with the same threads at Home Depot?
Thanks and Merry Christmas to All.
Can you get to them underneath after removing the flyweel plate? You can not fill from that point. I would use a butane torch and
Put some heat on one and see if it will come out. It doesnt need to be red hot, so be careful.
Or another option, one of these tools-----
https://boltbusterinc.com/kit/
get a 6 point socket, and grind the end to eliminate the taper on the inside. try tapping on the plug with a hammer a little. You will have to do this procedure from under the car , not room enough to maneuver under the hood. It is a 2 handed job. Doubt you will find any plugs at home depot. I am sure someone on this site might have one , I might even have one. Good luck.
Gentlemen, thanks very much for the suggestions. I think I'll try the butane torch suggestion, first then grind off the taper on a 6 point socket. I am indeed working under the car with the flywheel pan, or whatever you call the sheet metal piece that protects the flywheel, removed. Not a lot of room under there for sure.
I watched the bolt buster video, looks like it works great, but the cost ($650) is a little more than I want to spend until I have exhausted other possibilities. If neither of these ideas work I don't know what I'll do, but something will turn up.
John
Try a blunt chisel against the edge of the plugs. Don't use a sharp one or you will just cut into the head of the plug. New plugs can be made from the same sized bolt with a thread right up to the head, and machine the head thickness and shank length to suit. Anyone with a lathe should be able to do this for you. Good luck,
Geoff
John,
I just bought a plug from Doug Wildrick for my '53 Hornet. I would guess that the plug for the 37 is the same or Doug would know and might have one if it is different. His web site is WRPHET.com.
Ed
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