Pipe plug sockets...for easier removal!

[Dale Finch]

These sockets were recently mentioned with regard to removing the various square head pipe plugs on the Cub. I cannot say enough good things about these...no more rounded off plugs, hopefully!

Two are Snap-on, which I REALLY like...small, compact, 3/8" drive. (I lost the 3rd Snap-on one )

The 3rd is 1/2" drive, which is really overkill. I would like to find a 9/16" one (for steering and transmission), but for now, a combination wrench or 12-point socket will have to do.

5/16", 3/8", and 7/16"

Touch control drain plug (and the transmission level plug on the left side)

Steering level and drain plugs

There is a pair like the two I have for sale on eBay...price is pretty good, since they are about $14 each new:
https://www.ebay.com/i/324127293745?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=324127293745&targetid=944900379115&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9009672&poi=&campaignid=10832533892&mkgroupid=107018246096&rlsatarget=pla-944900379115&abcId=9300397&merchantid=115058030&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-uH6BRDQARIsAI3I-UcY06zQVbO_KxqVq90hn3jfshpniIeOB9LeYhF9X7O6_gqUUaMWCbsaAsYCEALw_wcB

[Bill Hudson]

I use 8-point sockets on pipe plugs. They have worked very well for me, however, I would grant the pipe plug sockets Dale has pictured would be a step up in performance.

Bill

[Mht]

I’ve put together a set of eight point sockets over the years finding them at flea markets and yard sales. They are really handy working on old farm equipment with square nuts and bolts. Those square sockets would really be great on plugs with rounded corners. Now I have something new to search for if people ever start having yard sales again

[radioguy41]

Geez, I must be getting old, I'm still using these.

[Bill Hudson]

... Now I have something new to search for if people ever start having yard sales again

A neighbor had a garage sale of some of the leftover stuff her car guy had before he passed. She had one item with a $20 tag on it and I couldn't get my money out fast enough. It showed signs of a little bit of use but was in excellent condition. When I got it home and unloaded it, I called my local NAPA with the part number. Currently $223.99. I'm a happy camper.

Bill

[Dale Finch]

So what was it??!!