Katahdin
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I wrestled with that plug (bottom-front of the IP) this past weekend. I used a steel hex plug which I think was a little easier then a brass square plug would be.
The plug stayed on the hex drive with the help of a small earth magnet. To get it started, I held a drive extension in my left hand, and used a hooked wire to guide the hex socket in with right hand. I also used a swivel/ujoint adapter between the socket and the extension. These were all 1/4" drive.
Still, it was a pain, and I very afraid I would cross-thread the plug once I put torque to it, but it's in there with teflon tape on the outer threads. Improvise! Adapt! Overcome!
The plug stayed on the hex drive with the help of a small earth magnet. To get it started, I held a drive extension in my left hand, and used a hooked wire to guide the hex socket in with right hand. I also used a swivel/ujoint adapter between the socket and the extension. These were all 1/4" drive.
Still, it was a pain, and I very afraid I would cross-thread the plug once I put torque to it, but it's in there with teflon tape on the outer threads. Improvise! Adapt! Overcome!