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69rrgrabber |
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Member Posts: 22 | I was working on my 58 Desoto, changing the differential oil when I noticed a plug at the bottom of my gas tank and wonder if it can be removed to drain the gas. The plug has a recessed six point star, so I guess it takes a special tool to remove it. Is it a plug? Thanks, Carl | ||
Coronet_Jeff |
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Regular Posts: 75 | Yes it is a drain plug. Same plug used in the 40s up until 59 I think? They can be very difficult to remove, use plenty of penetrating oil. Also, you'll want to have a new rubber gasket (#1122361) handy or it will leak. You can buy them on ebay. | ||
69rrgrabber |
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Member Posts: 22 | Used search function and found a 1/2 drive extention will remove the plug. Just need to find a gas resistant washer to seal it. Any source for these? | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | Coronet_Jeff - 2018-11-29 11:20 PM Yes it is a drain plug. Same plug used in the 40s up until 59 I think? They can be very difficult to remove, use plenty of penetrating oil. Also, you'll want to have a new rubber gasket (#1122361) handy or it will leak. You can buy them on ebay. The 55-58 Parts Manual has one set of PNs for 1955-57 and another for 1958 (and maybe beyond): 1955-57 = 1122 359 for the plug and 1122 361 for the seal For 1958 = 1739 194 for the plug and 1739 196 for the seal This thread has some related info including a chart for gas-compatible rubber washers: https://www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar-forum/threads/gas-tank-drain-ga... Edited by 56D500boy 2018-11-30 8:04 AM | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13042 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | Viton is the only material that will withstand modern fuels. | ||
ToMopar |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1153 Location: D-70199 Heslach | Anybody has some of those Viton washers for me (will pay for it), I don't want to order 100 pc + shipping + customs, - I need only one Here is a picture of the plug, and the picture of the "SPECIAL" tool Edited by ToMopar 2018-11-30 2:38 AM (3231i.jpg) (3231j.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 3231i.jpg (140KB - 125 downloads) 3231j.jpg (131KB - 118 downloads) | ||
60 dart |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8947 Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA | i like to use leather and coat both sides with black sealer . tighten it finger tight for a couple hrs and fully tighten . it'll never leak in your lifetime ------------------------------------------------later | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13042 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | ToMopar - 2018-11-30 8:32 AM Anybody has some of those Viton washers for me (will pay for it), I don't want to order 100 pc + shipping + customs, - I need only one Here is a picture of the plug, and the picture of the "SPECIAL" tool Tom, I bought a small sheet locally and made my own washers. Got the tank sender gaskets tailormade too at a reasonable price | ||
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