[MCB55-210]

Good morning, all. Have been prepping my stripped-down frame for Labor Day weekend paint, and figured since rear end is stripped down, I would paint it at the same time. Figured I would remove vent...Broke it loose, but won't come out. Are they threaded or press fit? Thanks for your help.

 

[big gear head]

If it's plastic then it's just pushed in the hole.

 

[USA1]

If we are talking stock 55-57 I think they are standard rt hand pipe thread, so it should srew out conter clockwise. The plastic vents came about much later.

 

[MCB55-210]

Yes, it is the stock rear end. It seemed to break loose, but then just turned-would not back out. Tried turning it back in, and again would just spin. Didn't want to break anything, so waited til morning to ask the experts! Any other thoughts?

 

[tjsdelivery]

I thought mine was metal and just pressed in on my stock 55 rear.

 

[MCB55-210]

Ok, will get a little aggressive with it tonight. I just didn't want to screw anything up. Are replacements available, or can I just clean this one up? As long as I don't mutilate it getting it out, it appears to be in good shape and functionable.