Stuck fill plug in differential

[turbo t terry]

I'm not having any luck loosening the fill plug in the factory 8.5" 10-bolt differential on my 1986 T-Type. (I've been trying to loosen it using a 3/8 ratchet and short extension, and I've tried soaking it in PB Blast.) Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the plug?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Terry

 

[SIXBANGR]

small chisel and a hammer to get it loose, then your 3/8.

 

[tom robison]

try to heat it up with a torch!

 

[FATBOYTC88]

i had same problem saturday. heated it up with propane type torch but used map gas its a little hotter. just be carefull make sure you have no gas leaks. use shortest extension possible. use neverseize when you reinstall.good luck

 

[SPOOLN]

Try to tighten it first, you will feel it move just slightly like a pop. Then loosen it up.

 

[turbo t terry]

Thanks for all the ideas - I'll give them a try. One at a time, of course.
Terry

 

[Nicksturbo]

bolt

I Had The Same Problem.i Used Ratchet And Jack On The Ratchetgood Luck,hop It Works For You.nick

 

[Scott Atk]

If you have access to an air compressor and impact gun, that will work also.

 

[Otto J]

Make sure to clean all dirt out of the plug,If not the extension may strip it easy