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Gearbox plug

Postby vauxhallbitz » Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:32 pm

What size of Allen key fits the gearbox plug in a 1256 box?
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Re: Gearbox plug

Postby StefanM » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:14 am

I have a new gearbox and that plug measures 3/8"
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Re: Gearbox plug

Postby 1972nail » Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:16 am

I have a box of universal plug removal tools which fit in a standard socket. They weren't expensive and I'm sure that there will be one in there that fits.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-8 ... SwVopc9su-
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Re: Gearbox plug

Postby vauxhallbitz » Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:40 pm

Thanks, I think it is 14 or 15 km but will get that set you suggested.
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Re: Gearbox plug

Postby 1972nail » Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:37 pm

vauxhallbitz wrote:Thanks, I think it is 14 or 15 km but will get that set you suggested.


I assume you mean 14 or 15mm. It definitely won't be metric. The set I've posted a link to will have both metric and imperial ones in it.
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Re: Gearbox plug

Postby vauxhallbitz » Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:06 pm

Thanks, typo yes did mean mm
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