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Oct 3, 2019 | 10:56 PM

Mojoman69

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Muncie 4 speed question

Hello everyone, new to the corvette forum. Recently bought my uncles '69 Stingray after wanting it since I was a kid. I am doing some basic maintenance like changing fluids in the rear end and trans. There is just one bolt on the passenger side of the transmission and when I tried to remove it, it does not want to loosen up, so I stopped pulling on it and sprayed it with PB blaster and letting it set overnight. My question sounds stupid but I just want to make sure so I don't damage it. Is the bolt right hand thread or left hand? I think it is right handed but just want to make sure. My uncle has had this stingray since it was new and it only has 31K miles on it and I don't want to mess it up.
Thanks for your help.

Oct 3, 2019 | 11:05 PM

CanadaGrant

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It's standard right hand thread. My 69 was also in tight so I tapped on the end of the wrench while putting pressure on it just to shock the plug and it came right out.

Oct 3, 2019 | 11:17 PM

Mojoman69

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Thanks for the info. Feel better if I have to apply a little more force tomorrow.

Oct 4, 2019 | 06:18 AM

DorianC3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mojoman69

Recently bought my uncles '69 Stingray after wanting it since I was a kid. My uncle has had this stingray since it was new and it only has 31K miles on it and I don't want to mess it up.
Thanks for your help.

Welcome to the madness...

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Oct 4, 2019 | 11:33 AM

MelWff

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I use an 8 point socket on that pipe plug.

Oct 4, 2019 | 11:40 AM

Sigforty

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I use a big crescent wrench to remove mine. Never had any issues with sticking.

Oct 4, 2019 | 03:40 PM

blue427

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when ever I get a bolt or plug that doesn't want to come out I tighten it a little(sometimes with a hammer to the wrench) then loosen,that usually works.