330 V8 Engine Sump Plug
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330 V8 Engine Sump Plug
Hi from New Zealand! Well I got the oil and filter sorted but when I crawled under my recently purchased 1965 Cutlass Sports Coupe with the 330 V8 I found that the engines oil sump plug is like no other I have seen. It is round and has what I think of as sun like with many small triangles sticking out. The tool or socket fits into this internal shape to remove the sump plug. Any idea what it is and where I could obtain the socket/tool?
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That type of plug was factory in that era and when you take it out be careful because alot of oil comes out fast. Have read that there was a factory tool for this although I have never actually seen one. Have used a 1/2" square drive ratchet or breaker bar without an extension or socket, just the 1/2" square into the plug with great success on this style plug.
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That type of plug was factory in that era and when you take it out be careful because alot of oil comes out fast. Have read that there was a factory tool for this although I have never actually seen one. Have used a 1/2" square drive ratchet or breaker bar without an extension or socket, just the 1/2" square into the plug with great success on this style plug.
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https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...l-pan-nut.html
I have one of those 8-pt tools, by Bonney I think, but can't find the photo of it.
Wait, there's me photo in post #25 in the link above!
IMG_6093.jpg
It appears to be a double square tool. Note that the points are all 90 degrees.
There are other 8-pt designs with different angled points.
I have one of those 8-pt tools, by Bonney I think, but can't find the photo of it.
Wait, there's me photo in post #25 in the link above!
IMG_6093.jpg
It appears to be a double square tool. Note that the points are all 90 degrees.
There are other 8-pt designs with different angled points.
Last edited by Octania; December 8th, 2013 at 07:17 AM.
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Here's a better picture, showing how the hole is actually two intersecting ½" squares:
Post a picture - maybe yours was replaced later by something completely different.
- Eric
Last edited by MDchanic; December 8th, 2013 at 03:19 PM.
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I have a Bonney A 650 socket that a friend got for me on the internet. Before that I was using a 14 mm Mac tool Hex socket.
Oil pan plug tool Bonney A650.jpg
Oil Pan drain plug.jpg
Oil pan plug tool Bonney A650.jpg
Oil Pan drain plug.jpg
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Awesome use of modern technology on old technology! You were quite right, when I got back under the car in better light and the car jacked higher The sump plug is as you have shown and the 1/2 inch drive worked a treat. Thanks for your help.Cheers
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