wrench to service clutch oil?

thekid1950
thekid1950 Member
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi Guys...this is my first post

I've been lurking for some time...I love you guys & how you try to help fellow Hudsonites.



I tried to service my clutch oil but could not remove the drain plug.

Does this require a special wrench?

If so where do I get one?



Also..there appears to be 2 oil plugs for the clutch.

Does it matter which one you use to drain & refill?



Thanking you in advance...



Hudsonly,



Carl

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I use a 3/8" craftsman ratchet, and the appropriately sized deep socket.



    Never had a problem.



    Hudsondad took a used plug, drilled it out real nice, attached a hose to it, and a funnel, and that's how I change and refill...
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    Good idea! I've had good luck just using the hose, with the funnel in one end and the other end tapered with a grinding wheel.



    The nut is a little tricky to hang on to when replacing. A piece of cardboard or a little magnet helps the socket hang on to it until the threads catch.



    Makes no difference which nut/plug is used. I suspect it was just easier to balance the thing with 2 of them.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    the socket size is 11/16th, use6 to 8 inch extension on the 3/8 ratchet. Hint, stuff a shop rag under the hole as plug always falls out of socket when reaching the last thread., you can pick it off the rag easier than getting under and removing the dust cover, after removal turn engine until star comes up on flywheel, that puts drain hole at bottom. let drain, then bring hole back up add fluid, insert rag and have fun restarting the plug. GOOD LUCK, BILL ALBRIGHT
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    drain pan?



    wow, I almost forgot that I don't have a drain pan on mine...



    oh well....



    it's not dripping on my driveway... :p
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    i JUST SEND THE wIFE OUT TO THE GARAGE.....she takes care of the messy

    lubrication stuff while I take care of holding the hose when she washes it.





    LOL
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    Another quicky tip to add to Bill A's, re "Have fun restarting the plug" (to reinstall). Stuff some foam rubber in the bottom of your socket before putting the plug in- when you push the plug into the hole to restart it, the foam will provide pressure against it so it will grab a thread.
  • PAULARGETYPE
    PAULARGETYPE Senior Contributor
    Snap/on Tools Made A Socket In The 40's That Was Made For The Clutch Oil Plug It Had A Magnet Built Ri=ght In The The Socket I Was Luckey To Have Found One In A Swap Meet Years Ago So Make One Up It Works Great
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