What tool do you guys use to remove the diff plug? I must have used an open end wrench in the past but a 1/2" drive ratchet with a long extension sure seems like a better way to get up in there. The other day I went to Sears with the intention of buying just that: an 8 point, 1/2" drive socket that would fit (11/16" maybe?) and the guy gave me a blank look at first and then said, "they come in 6 or 12". After explaining what kind of fastener I was removing he knew exactly what I was talking about, but he said they don't carry 'em - end of conversation. But I have some 8 point Craftsman sockets in my tool set! - they're just too small. So they at least used to carry them. I've looked at a few parts stores and same thing. Tonight I tried some different 12pt sockets and actually got a metric size (I think 18mm) to grab and loosen it, but it wasn't a real good fit. What do you guys do?
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1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
