Eaton 1100 plug leak

[Goldnboy 942]

So after adding oil and doing a test run on stands the transmission had a leak which appeared to be a gasket.  The lift worked  and axle seemed functional. However on the Transmission plug is a tiny hole where the leak is coming from.

 

From the eaton parts manual this is a a simple hex plug with o ring. I do not think it's coming out. Would JB weld fix this?

Edited May 16, 2020 by Goldnboy

[stevasaurus 22,863]

I think I would take a 4 1/2" grinder to that and square off enough to get a good wrench on it.  Give it a good hit with a ball peen hammer before trying to turn.  JB weld will work if you can get it clean enough.  They make some epoxy putties that may work also.  

[squonk 41,328]

1 minute ago, stevasaurus said:

I think I would take a 4 1/2" grinder to that and square off enough to get a good wrench on it.  Give it a good hit with a ball peen hammer before trying to turn.  JB weld will work if you can get it clean enough.  They make some epoxy putties that may work also.  

If it's out where yo can get at it that may be the best advice. Get a spray can of non chlorinated brake cleaner to clean the oil residue off. Even hit the surface that your sealing off with the grinder too.

[RandyLittrell 3,885]

Terrie, is that in inny or an outy? If its an inny I would think you could use an impact driver for screw driver bits and after a little heat and a couple of good smacks with a hammer, it oughta come out. If you were a bit closer, you could borrow mine. You could drill it out and use an EZ out as well. 

 

 

Randy

[stevasaurus 22,863]

You know, I looked at that photo for 20 minutes before I could make it look like an inny.  It sure is an inny, good eye Randy.  get the Allen Wrench on a socket, or drill out then use an easy out..  Optical illusions...unbelievable!!!     That should come out with the right socket.

 

[pfrederi 17,867]

This is probably an ORB #6 plug and is an inny.  Impact driver and hex bit.

[Goldnboy 942]

I had been confused  your saying  its a in or out and this is a external  hex head plug severely corroded.  I think I will give the vise grips  a try.

Edited May 16, 2020 by Goldnboy

[pfrederi 17,867]

Sorry hard to tell from the picture....

[Goldnboy 942]

3 whacks with a ball pein and its out.

Good ole vise grips!

 

 

[johnnymag3 2,521]

where did all of the deterioration come from ??? Looks like it was under water at sea for years ! Good job getting out the old plug, you are well on your way to installing a new one right !!!

[squonk 41,328]

IT WAS AN OUTIE! 

[pfrederi 17,867]

If you are going to replace it it is not just a pipe plug.  it has straight threads (NF) and I would guess it is an SAE ORB#6 (O Ring Boss)