Gearbox filler plug seized

[MM5AHO]

Given that its oil inside (not water) then it seems more likely to be tight than seized. (corroded). A socket or ring spanner only as others have said. Some diesel or kero on the external might help. WD40 isn't much good for this type of thing, its a water displacement (WD), but ordinary diesel does quite well.

 

[CCJ]

Given that its oil inside (not water) then it seems more likely to be tight than seized. (corroded). A socket or ring spanner only as others have said. Some diesel or kero on the external might help. WD40 isn't much good for this type of thing, its a water displacement (WD), but ordinary diesel does quite well.

so why not sort it on assembly, torque to sensible limits & lube the thread

 

[penberth3]

Ken, heed the warnings. By all means try a ring spanner or socket, a shifter is not a good idea...

Preferably a single-hex, six-point socket.

 

[LittleSister]

No one's mentioned the application of heat. Would that not be a good precursor to applying force to a suitable spanner? Especially if applied to the alloy casing around the filler nut, rather than the nut itself?

(I agree don't use an adjustable on an obstinate nut.)

 

[RobinBirch]

Are Beta aware of this issue, mebe they need to undo the this bung when assembling the engine & re tighten to an appropriate torque

Good point - I have sent one of their technical guys a link to this thread.

 

[penberth3]

No one's mentioned the application of heat. Would that not be a good precursor to applying force to a suitable spanner? Especially if applied to the alloy casing around the filler nut, rather than the nut itself?...

Yes, done with care. And a bit of gentle tapping to the plug (hammer and pin punch) might also help.

 

[jmmorgan59]

Does anyone know the size and thread per inch on this oil drain plug for the TMC 40 M 4588030 and the copper washer

 

[Refueler]

I suspect that virtually every engine ever made has a drain plug ...... but is that relevant to this thread?

Richard

PRM is not an engine ... its a Gearbox.

 

[jmmorgan59]

PRM is not an engine ... its a Gearbox.

Funny I dont know what thread you are seeing but this is in a thread about a seized oil or atf plug in a gear box and I gave the gearbox model number. Have a nice day anyway

 

[DownWest]

Funny I dont know what thread you are seeing but this is in a thread about a seized oil or atf plug in a gear box and I gave the gearbox model number. Have a nice day anyway

Old thread, but post #10 was talking about engines (dunno why) and Refueler commentated on that.

 

[Refueler]

Funny I dont know what thread you are seeing but this is in a thread about a seized oil or atf plug in a gear box and I gave the gearbox model number. Have a nice day anyway

Read the quote I replied to in my post ....

Has nothing to do with your question ..

 

[awol]

Sadly, Ken McCulloch is no longer with us and his boat (and gearbox plug) has moved on. It may still be a problem but certainly not his!