Crankcase Cover Plug

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by cspan37421

The tires actually skidded on my garage floor. Maybe my floor is too smooth....

High gear should work better. Hope it is the floor that is too smooth and not the TIRES. :shocked:

At least it shows that you have good compression. That should work a LOT better if you remove the spark plug !!

[cspan37421]

My Suzuki dealer's service department guy said he made the tool himself - welded a small, flat steel plate to a bit that could be put in an impact screwdriver or wrench. I can't weld, so forget that idea.

On the Snap-On GF22, what does it mount into? It's not clear from the website. At first I assumed it went in a 3/8 drive socket wrench, but it doesn't actually say that - nor does it look like it does.

[bonehead]

3/8 drive ratchet.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by cspan37421

I can't weld, so forget that idea.

Why do you need to weld? A local repair shop or even the guy who told you about it should be able to weld it for you, for not many $$$$$$$.

[cspan37421]

Just an update - earlier this week the GF22 drag link socket from Snap On came in and I bought it from the local snap-on truck. I didn't get to try it out until today, but I did, and it both fit well and did the job. It still took a LOT to move the cap, and when it did, it had a give as it some seal had broken. The thing was truly stuck! But the GF22 does fit the slot well (as some have noted, it's maybe more important to fit the width of the slot than the full length - the GF22 does not fit the entire length but it fits enough to turn it.

[Water Warrior 2]

Makes me wonder how it was turned in that tight. Luckily you were able to get it out without anything getting broken or destroyed. And now there is a quite expensive tool in your tool box. I have a few myself, never needed them after the first use and too valuable to toss out.

[steelpix]

This should work from Sears. Just less then 1 inch long.

Socket Drag link from Sears.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-15-1 ... 944513000P

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by steelpix

This should work from Sears. Just less then 1 inch long.

Socket Drag link from Sears.

http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-15-1 ... 944513000P

Okay, I just have to ask. How and when would you use this tool? I need an example to relate to so it doesn't just look like a very expensive screwdriver bit.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Okay, I just have to ask. How and when would you use this tool? I need an example to relate to so it doesn't just look like a very expensive screwdriver bit.

Here ya go.

http://www.globalsoftware-inc.com/coole ... 40/21C.htm

[JohnC]

Yeah, but...
The slot in the cover plug is rounded. the correct washer is the perfect tool and the price is right, too. Weld it to a cheap socket if you must get fancy.