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Rick Ferrucci

Hello RS,

  I want to change the transmission fluid in my GT14, and the socket for the 1/4” Allen wrench is stripped out. I’ve read some other threads about removing the existing plug. Like welding a nut on it, or using an easy-out, or tapping in a torx bit. I’ve so far tried to get a hold on it with a vise grip, and it’s tearing it up.

  What ever way works, I’m going to want a new drain plug in hand before I take the old one out.

   My question is, Does anyone know where I can find a new drain plug for the Sundstrand, or dimensions of it? Any leads are greatly appreciated. Thank you 

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ebinmaine

It's a standard pipe thread NPT size. I can't remember if it's 1/8" or 1/4". 

 

Wouldn't be a bad idea to find a magnetic plug. 

 

 

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squonk

1/4" NPT

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JoeM
10 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

magnetic plug

McMaster Carr has them, a bit pricey. I think worth it. 

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JoeM
11 hours ago, Rick Ferrucci said:

removing the existing plug

You can pien it over and drive that 1/4 spud into the peined hole. and use both the spud and the vise grips at the same time. a little heat would not hurt either.

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ebinmaine
23 minutes ago, JoeM said:

McMaster Carr has them, a bit pricey. I think worth it. 

I bought a ten pack off (fleabay??) 

 

Price was alot better. 

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OldWorkHorse
12 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Wouldn't be a bad idea to find a magnetic plug. 

 

 

Dang it why didnt I think of that 2 weeks ago. Oh well next time if i remember then. :techie-error:

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ebinmaine
1 minute ago, OldWorkHorse said:

Dang it why didnt I think of that 2 weeks ago. Oh well next time if i remember then. :techie-error:

Remind me when you come down. I'll give you one. 

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OldWorkHorse
9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Remind me when you come down. I'll give you one. 

I appreciate that. I just should have thought about that before I drained and filled the rear 2 weeks ago :happy-smileyinthebox: it's the little things in life i just never think of. Why this form is handy ha. 

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