okamis30z Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 i finally got my 1976 280z to start again so i know it was a dumb choice to start then drain my gas tank i think but anyways i tried to drain my gas tank but the i cant unscrew the plug on the bottom its stuck i tried spraying wd40 rust specialty i think its called but it still wont budge then i tried using a cheater pole but nothing any suggestions? and the gas tanks straps are the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Rightly tightey, lefty loosely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Rightly tightey, lefty loosely... Unless you are south of the equator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Then, you use a torch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Foot Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Spray some penetrating blaster on it. Way better then wd40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okamis30z Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Then, you use a torch...I was at that point lol but then I was actually thinking gas plus fire = no more 280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) An impact gun with correct socket will probably do it, or break it. Gotta do what you gotta do. Edited August 24, 2014 by Meph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Wrench and deadblow is the most I've ever resorted to... "Impact Gun"? Wow... Usually related to my first post "Rightey Tightey" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okamis30z Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Wrench and deadblow is the most I've ever resorted to... "Impact Gun"? Wow... Usually related to my first post "Rightey Tightey" no luck my gas tank just bent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danigrrlz Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 PB Blaster, let it sit, then get your wrench on it and hammer the end of the wrench with a rubber mallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Lefty Loosey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 An impact gun with correct socket will probably do it, or break it. Gotta do what you gotta do. Works really well! I use this technique often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Foot Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yea I see no problem with using an impact gun. 1/2 Air gun will break her loose. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 As long as the button is pressed the right way... "lefty loosey"! And you use a SIX point socket. But seriously, I have NEVER had to use anything more than a long handled wrench and a tap with a mallet to dislodge the drain plug. And I've taken free some nasty tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okamis30z Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 As long as the button is pressed the right way... "lefty loosey"! And you use a SIX point socket. But seriously, I have NEVER had to use anything more than a long handled wrench and a tap with a mallet to dislodge the drain plug. And I've taken free some nasty tanks! well i might be getting my motor rebuilt soon anyways but thanks for all the advise now i need to find a good place to get my motor rebuilt lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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