3/4" Oil Drain Plug anyone?

[Rob M.]

I have been looking for an oil drain plug for my 396 with not luck so far. The judging guide calls for a thin headed 3/4" (across flats) plug. All of mine are 9/16" or 7/8" (wrench size). And all the ones I have found on ebay are those two sizes.

Does anyone have a real 3/4" wrench size drain plug for a 65? I would like to see a good picture and get confirmation that the judging guide is correct with the description.

Thanks - Rob

[William C.]

Re: 3/4" Oil Drain Plug anyone?

I believe that is generally accepted as an error in the Judging manual, one of long standing that has gone unrepaired although most of the Chassis Judges know what is correct. I suggested it be changed for the new '63-64 manual, but I haven't seen a final copy to know if it was.

[Wayne M.]

Re: 3/4" Oil Drain Plug anyone?

I believe that is generally accepted as an error in the Judging manual, one of long standing that has gone unrepaired although most of the Chassis Judges know what is correct.

Here's one with a magnet on the tip. Definitely 7/8" wrench required.

The 5th ed. of '65 TIM&JG still calls for 3/4 inch with thin (1/8") head.

[Rob M.]

Re: 3/4" Oil Drain Plug anyone?

Thanks for clearing this up. I guess I was searching for a non-existent part. Lost a point at Waco regional for "too thick". I have 3/16" with sketch on my judging sheet - maybe mis-judged? I will stick with my 7/8" thick head.