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Stubborn Drain Plug - Help!

Okay, I was in the process of changing the oil. Drained the oil from the sump and moved on to the oil tank. The plug won't budge. I don't know whether it's overtorqued or if it's rusted.

Problem is, I don't have impact tools here in garage. I'll have to get it to the shop. When I try to budge it with the ratchet, all it does is wiggle the tank.

I don't want to bust anything. I've sprayed it with liquid wrench for a week now. I've tried tapping the end of the ratchet with a rubber hammer.

Looks like I'll have to put oil back in her to get her to the shop.

Question is, how much?

I have no idea how much is in there after draining the sump. I guess I could try to pour the drained oil into measurable containers.

Suggestions on the plug or the oil?

Jim
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1969 911T "Blood Orange" Euro (Brought over from Germany in 86)
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