Sump plug size

[Ron Pier]

Could someone please confirm the size of the sump plug hex on my Canadian MK2? I can't find the socket/box spanner I used last time and therefore need to buy a new socket. I'm getting about 2" with my vernier, but it's a struggle reaching it without jacking it up!! Cheers Ron

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Could someone please confirm the size of the sump plug hex on my Canadian MK2? I can't find the socket/box spanner I used last time and therefore need to buy a new socket. I'm getting about 2" with my vernier, but it's a struggle reaching it without jacking it up!! Cheers Ron

Ron,

Just recently used a 2" socket on the engine in my F15A.

HTH
Hanno

[Ron Pier]

Thanks Hanno. Today I'll visit my local second hand tool shop and see if he has a 2" socket. Regards Ron

PS. I just remembered that my next door neighbour used to be a lorry and plant fitter for SITA. A 2" socket is quite small to him. I now have access any time to borrow his large sockets and bars etc.......Great

[kevin powles]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Could someone please confirm the size of the sump plug hex on my Canadian MK2? I can't find the socket/box spanner I used last time and therefore need to buy a new socket. I'm getting about 2" with my vernier, but it's a struggle reaching it without jacking it up!! Cheers Ron

Ron, you bringing the carrier out the shed!!

[Ron Pier]

Kevin I still maintain it even if I don't drive it much. Normally it starts up without a problem, but I'm guilty of leaving it standing for longer than normal this time and I couldn't get it to fire up. I think it was because it was low on fuel (I only use the drivers side tank). But the continual churning even with new fuel must have furred up the plugs. With new plugs fitted, it fired up straight away. So while I had the engine covers off, I decided to change the oil as well ......Morris's SAE 30. Ron

[kevin powles]

Great Stuff Ron an oil change never hurts, you drained your oil filter as well?.

Kevin

[RichardT10829]

I run mine up every couple if days... Warm her through thoroughly... Because I love that engine sound !!!!!!!

[Ron Pier]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Great Stuff Ron an oil change never hurts, you drained your oil filter as well?.

Kevin

Mine has never had an oil filter Kev and I have wondered about it? There is hardly a mention of it in my maintenance manuals, certainly not in the standard oil change procedure. I have seen mention of them on here and seen at least one picture in one of my parts books. Were they an add on thing? I do like adding things Ron