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AIRPAK Lubrication plug removal tool (easy to get)
I ran across this thread about an easy to get tool for removing the rear square plug of the Long style Air Packs (in order to lubricate the air pack with air tool oil) and thought it would be worth while posting it on the deuce thread as well.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...rear-plug-tool&p=213788&viewfull=1#post213788
The fitting is square and although I know one can order 4 or 8 point sockets, or even use a wrench or vise grips, I also know how easy it is to round off a brass plug this size. The above post mentions using a key for the tamper proof water spigots which looked like a good idea and something I could easily pick up on my way home from work.
I found one at my local Menards store for about $7. It worked perfectly and I'll just keep it in the truck toolbox now. These can be found at most home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc). Just do a search for "Valve Stem Key" or "Sillcock Key" or "Sillcock Tool" or "Sillcock Wrench". Since Home Depots are everywhere, here is a link to their part. http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-4-Way-Steel-Sillcock-Key-Wrench-T154/100145007 The Keys have 4 sizes of square sockets.
The Key and a small bottle of air tool oil might be some good items to pick up on your next trip to the home improvement store, perhaps it will help you prolong the life of your airpack since it will be more convenient to actually lubricate it now.
I ran across this thread about an easy to get tool for removing the rear square plug of the Long style Air Packs (in order to lubricate the air pack with air tool oil) and thought it would be worth while posting it on the deuce thread as well.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...rear-plug-tool&p=213788&viewfull=1#post213788
The fitting is square and although I know one can order 4 or 8 point sockets, or even use a wrench or vise grips, I also know how easy it is to round off a brass plug this size. The above post mentions using a key for the tamper proof water spigots which looked like a good idea and something I could easily pick up on my way home from work.
I found one at my local Menards store for about $7. It worked perfectly and I'll just keep it in the truck toolbox now. These can be found at most home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowes, etc). Just do a search for "Valve Stem Key" or "Sillcock Key" or "Sillcock Tool" or "Sillcock Wrench". Since Home Depots are everywhere, here is a link to their part. http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-4-Way-Steel-Sillcock-Key-Wrench-T154/100145007 The Keys have 4 sizes of square sockets.
The Key and a small bottle of air tool oil might be some good items to pick up on your next trip to the home improvement store, perhaps it will help you prolong the life of your airpack since it will be more convenient to actually lubricate it now.
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