Was going to change the oil on my 2007 Stratos trailer, but the aluminum oil plug stripped when trying to get it out of the caliper. The guy I bought the boat from said it has never been changed. Any idea how to get the stripped plug out?
Was going to change the oil on my 2007 Stratos trailer, but the aluminum oil plug stripped when trying to get it out of the caliper. The guy I bought the boat from said it has never been changed. Any idea how to get the stripped plug out?
Do you mean the bleeder and the corners rounded off.? A vice grip with heat. or try to hammer the next size smaller socket on it and heat.
It's the plug that you take out & drain the oil. It's fluid filled bearings. It has a allen head.Originally Posted by rocket man
It's the pipe plug he is talking about at the 1:27 mark on the video.
It's actually the hub oil plug not the caliper plug. Sorry!
I think he means the plug on the hub to change the oil.
David Blanton
Anglers Choice Pro Staff
Stratos 201XLE
Tournament Director / Warriors on the Water
You don't need to do anything with it unless it is leaking.
EZ- Out screw extracter .
drill it in the center of the plug, if possible and insert a reverse easy out to unscrew the plug.
This is what I have used in the past. No drilling needed. Sometimes I will grind the tip off the extractor if it is hitting the bottom of the socket head without grabbing the sides. Don't get the extractor hot when you grind it.
Thanks!!
Get one of these in the correct size, 1/4 or 3/8" drive. Set it in the pipe plug and give it a couple wacks with a hammer to loosen the threads, then back it out. Works like a charm. I think those plugs have a drop of blue loctite on them.
Last edited by Ed R; 12-05-2018 at 09:01 PM.
Ed R.
2006 ChampioN 198 225 Optimax
Easy out extractor.I had the same problem on both sides. Found replacement plugs at local farm store. Mine are 3/8 by 3/8 long. use Thread sealant when you put them back in it will also help to get them out next time.
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