Axle fluid plug/Transfer case plug hex? Where's brake fliud

[wsucougarx]

I went and checked out some deuces. Everything was going great with some trucks and others not so great. I brought a 1/2" drive with me. Now I couldn't gain access to some axles and transfer case b/c of a hex type of plug. Can anyone tell me what size I would need? Now hopefully memory serves me correctly it looked like an octagon hex type plug?

Also, where in the world do I look for the brake fliud reservoir? I assume it's not in an obvious site and probably doesn't have an easy to read fluid reservoir like our cars. When I looked under plate on the driver side I didn't see a distinct reservoir just a couple metal apparatuses. HELP

 

[Offroadfabworks]

Re: Axle fluid plug/Transfer case plug hex? Where's brake f

Also, where in the world do I look for the brake fliud reservoir? I assume it's not in an obvious site and probably doesn't have an easy to read fluid reservoir like our cars. When I looked under plate on the driver side I didn't see a distinct reservoir just a couple metal apparatuses. HELP

Thats it. you open that little plate on the driverside floor board and see the cap and the breather line on the brake system. Thats it. most people add a regular reservoir

 

[gringeltaube]

Try a 9/16" hex type wrench.
Never saw any octagonal plugs.

G.

 

[m16ty]

Try a 9/16" hex type wrench.
Never saw any octagonal plugs.

G.

I'd say it takes a "allen" type wrench. You may be right on the size. I can't remember.

 

[Floridianson]

9/16 allen is what mine is on transfer and winch.

 

[Westech]

boy.. all my drain plugs are 1/2 drive square. looks like you may need to bring a bunch of tools just in case

 

[gringeltaube]

I'd say it takes a "allen" type wrench.

First I had put "allen" wrench ... but wasn't sure if everybody was familiar with that...

So Yes, it's a 9/16 allen! Only found those as drain plugs in a few trannys and MF fuel tanks, never on TC or axles.

 

[m16ty]

I'd say it takes a "allen" type wrench.

First I had put "allen" wrench ... but wasn't sure if everybody was familiar with that...

So Yes, it's a 9/16 allen! Only found those as drain plugs in a few trannys and MF fuel tanks, never on TC or axles.

Allen is actually a brand name but everybody around here calls them "allen wrenches" .

 

[wsucougarx]

thanks guys

 

[Floridianson]

My bad climbed under the truck and it was the tranny fill/level that was Hex not transfer.

 

[neilhendrix]

LOL Just kidding ,,I have Allens/Hex up to 1" I used everyday before I retired . probably got 100 , maybe the scrap ward ,,right much weight there,

 

[Barrman]

If you find yourself in a spot where you don't have a 9/16" Hex or Allen. Grab any 3/8" bolt which has a 9/16" head on it. Use two nuts jambed together on the bolt to turn it with a regular 9/16" wrench. Vice Grips work good as well. So does welding a nut onto the bolt.

Buying the proper tools is the best route, but on the side of the highway you use what you have.