7 1/4 differential drain - 8 point female?

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Decided to change the differential oil in my 66 Barracuda. After waiting three days (!) for the gasket to arrive, I am now faced with removing the drain plug so I can refill it.

The problem is that I've never seen a tool to fit this plug:

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I can't find a replacement plug or cover. Advice welcome!!
 
Use a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar- just be sure you get it seated all the way in before you lean on it.
 
MOPAR MADMAN said:
Check your 7.25 rearend, if memory serves me right you need to use a 1/2" ratchet
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Yes, you are correct: 1/2 is required. Thanks!

Unfortunately, it appears the previous owner installed it with an impact or pneumatic wrench. That sucker won't move.
 
abgwin said:
Decided to change the differential oil in my 66 Barracuda. After waiting three days (!) for the gasket to arrive, I am now faced with removing the drain plug so I can refill it.

The problem is that I've never seen a tool to fit this plug:

61bac991.jpg


I can't find a replacement plug or cover. Advice welcome!!
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Hi! Is that yellow paint remains from a paint splot or has the cover been yellow before? Never seen that before. Where is your car assembled?
 
abgwin said:
Decided to change the differential oil in my 66 Barracuda. After waiting three days (!) for the gasket to arrive, I am now faced with removing the drain plug so I can refill it.

The problem is that I've never seen a tool to fit this plug:

61bac991.jpg


I can't find a replacement plug or cover. Advice welcome!!
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why not just go but the Torq driver that fits the plug
 
65dartcharger said:
Hi! Is that yellow paint remains from a paint splot or has the cover been yellow before? Never seen that before. Where is your car assembled?
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It appears to be a yellow paint dot. Pretty sure the cover wasn't all yellow.

My Barracuda was assembled in Los Angeles and has always been a California car.
 
I just acquired a new diff cover with a plug that was easily removed. In fact, a kindly FABO member sent me one.
 
There you go - another example of what makes this site so special. Well done you blokes! :cheers: :toothy8: :cheers:
 
64ragtop said:
I think it was Archemides who said "Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I will move the earth."

Tried one of these???

1/2 in. Drive 25 in. Breaker Bar

The leverage equivalent of the B.F.H.

ATB

BC
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I'm only 5 yeas late...just saw your post....selling the wench you needed on ebay...was from when i had a 71/4 in my barracuda, back in the day, as they say. Hope you got her worked out by now. googled it and this post poped up.
 
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