Suggestions on draining Farmall 560 transmission?

[jpi72]

This afternoon I attempted to drain the transmission of the Farmall 560. After much effort I got the rear plug out of the transmission. The middle plug is not loosening yet. Any suggestions on how to loosen this plug? I am beginning to think this tractor is demon possessed.

Joel

 

[used red MN]

This afternoon I attempted to drain the transmission of the Farmall 560. After much effort I got the rear plug out of the transmission. The middle plug is not loosening yet. Any suggestions on how to loosen this plug? I am beginning to think this tractor is demon possessed.

Joel

Often those plugs are installed by farmers with an adjustable wrench. If I recall correctly those front plugs have a 9/16” square maybe even a half inch. If you’re using an open end wrench on it after it has been tightened with an adjustable wrench then sometimes the task can be daunting. If you are the one that previously put them in that tight shame on you.

 

[Powered By IH]

This afternoon I attempted to drain the transmission of the Farmall 560. After much effort I got the rear plug out of the transmission. The middle plug is not loosening yet. Any suggestions on how to loosen this plug? I am beginning to think this tractor is demon possessed.

Joel

If there is thread tape on it, that can also make it a bugger to remove.
Use a longer wrench, and smack the end of the wrench with the palm of your hand or a hammer to "shock" it.
I really don't know what else to say right now besides good luck!

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

This afternoon I attempted to drain the transmission of the Farmall 560. After much effort I got the rear plug out of the transmission. The middle plug is not loosening yet. Any suggestions on how to loosen this plug? I am beginning to think this tractor is demon possessed.

Joel

Figured the one on my 806 was on there for at least an eternity.

Heat didn't do anything, ended up collapsing it & cleaning out the threads in the hole.

Mike

 

[jpi72]

Often those plugs are installed by farmers with an adjustable wrench. If I recall correctly those front plugs have a 9/16” square maybe even a half inch. If you’re using an open end wrench on it after it has been tightened with an adjustable wrench then sometimes the task can be daunting. If you are the one that previously put them in that tight shame on you.

No, I was not the one to tighten the plug. You are exactly right, someone rounded the plug before me. I will try again today.

Joel

 

[jpi72]

If there is thread tape on it, that can also make it a bugger to remove.
Use a longer wrench, and smack the end of the wrench with the palm of your hand or a hammer to "shock" it.
I really don't know what else to say right now besides good luck!

I did tap it some yesterday, but I will try again today. Saya prayer for me.

Joel

 

[jpi72]

Figured the one on my 806 was on there for at least an eternity.

Heat didn't do anything, ended up collapsing it & cleaning out the threads in the hole.

Mike

I was debating the heating idea. Not sure what to do.

Joel

 

[Jim.ME]

Square head plug? Try an 8-point socket.

 

[Absent Minded Farmer]

You'll want to siphon the oil out, if you do heat it or you will have problems with it heating right.

Good luck!

Mike

 

[jpi72]

Square head plug? Try an 8-point socket.

I will try the 8 point socket. Thank you for the idea.

Joel

 

[flying belgian]

Sometimes a hammer and chisel down on the base can get it started.

 

[used red MN]

No, I was not the one to tighten the plug. You are exactly right, someone rounded the plug before me. I will try again today.

Joel

A quality pipe wrench with good jaws might become your 2nd to last ditch effort. Last ditch is welding an appropriate sized hex nut to it.

 

[560Dennis]

I like look for old posts for ideas
Like this one
It might help

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Thread '560 trany drain plug location'

Mar 4, 2019

I have three different drain plugs. One on the back of the Differential, one that is on the plate that has six bolts holding the plate on Towards the front of the transformation, and then one about halfway between those two that point?s forward I?m assuming all three of those have to come out to get a complete drain. Will try to post pictures of what I?m talking about. Hoping I just have too much moisture in it that is froze. Trying to fix the no power steering no hydraulic problem. will be changing the filter at the same time...

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[Rich'sToys]

I will try the 8 point socket. Thank you for the idea.

Joel

If that doesn't work, you may have to use a pipe wrench. If so, get a new plug to replace the old one, and then use nothing but your 8 point socket on it in the future.

 

[jpi72]

Often those plugs are installed by farmers with an adjustable wrench. If I recall correctly those front plugs have a 9/16” square maybe even a half inch. If you’re using an open end wrench on it after it has been tightened with an adjustable wrench then sometimes the task can be daunting. If you are the one that previously put them in that tight shame on you.

Good news! My son used an air hammer while turning the plug. He got it! The front one he drilled a hole in it and then used an easy out to get the plug out. I put never seize on the new plugs. Thanks for your input.

Joel

 

[560Dennis]

Suggest this sealant type for the plugs that way you don’t have to over tighten old dry seal thread s and you can use it on fuel lines ,just a suggested

High Temperature Thread Sealant, 6 ML | Permatex®

Seals pipe threads up to 400°F. Resists fuel, oil, water, and steam. Instantly pressure-tight.

www.permatex.com