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Okay, I got 2 quick questions about the Mitsubishi FM146 trans.
1. I was trying to get the fill plug out of the transmission the other day and it was locked in there. I used a 3/8" ratchet, then a 1/2" breaker bar. Neither worked sadly, I only ended up stripping out the socket and beginning to strip the bolt head. I am just going to use a left handed center drill to bore it out. Thing is before I do that, I am wondering if anyone knows what the pitch and length of the bolt is so I can get a one from my work and replace it.
This is also a great time to use anti-seize on the threads.
2. I keep hearing different things about the fluid it uses. Everyone I talk to(that is not on this board) says ATF(the auto teacher I bought the truck from, whom used to own an engine shop to the mechanic that my dad and I sometimes use for work). But some people on here are saying gear oil. Please debate amongst yourselves to determine what fluid it uses.
Thanks
Nick
1. I was trying to get the fill plug out of the transmission the other day and it was locked in there. I used a 3/8" ratchet, then a 1/2" breaker bar. Neither worked sadly, I only ended up stripping out the socket and beginning to strip the bolt head. I am just going to use a left handed center drill to bore it out. Thing is before I do that, I am wondering if anyone knows what the pitch and length of the bolt is so I can get a one from my work and replace it.
This is also a great time to use anti-seize on the threads.
2. I keep hearing different things about the fluid it uses. Everyone I talk to(that is not on this board) says ATF(the auto teacher I bought the truck from, whom used to own an engine shop to the mechanic that my dad and I sometimes use for work). But some people on here are saying gear oil. Please debate amongst yourselves to determine what fluid it uses.
Thanks
Nick
