What size hex for gas tank filter?

[Bob G ✝︎]

Hello.
I remember someone saying that the proper hex size to remove the bottom filter from the gas tank was 27 MM Is this correct?

Bob Geco

[A Dalton]

It is 22mm, but a 7/8" hex will work.......
 Many spark plug sockets have a 7/8" hex on the top of the socket, so you can just invert an extension into the plug socket and use a ratchet or breaker bar on the other end of the extension. This will give you a 7/8 hex on the end of the extension and you most likely
already have these in your tool box................

[TheEngineer]

A: You are so clever! Why didn't you tell me before I machined a 22mm hex from bar stock?

[A Dalton]

I have been called that before, but not on this one.. as I stole that one fom D.C.

[JPMOSE]

Bob,

I was successful in removing the drain plug with channel lock pliers.  In fact, it was rather easy.  You may want to try this first before rigging up something else.

Best Regards,

J. P. Mose
1968 250SL

[A Dalton]

This simple..

 http://members.aol.com/ajdalton7/Tank-Hex.jpg