Cylinder Block Drain Plugs

[ColinFesterBesterTester]

Please could someone clarify how the near side cylinder block drain plug can be removed - I'm struggling to access the plug with any tool, let alone stick a length of wire in. Is it accessed from above or below, and do any components need to be removed first for access?

[DJT]

The nearside one is easily reached with a socket and extension. The offside one is easier with a ring spanner.

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[sujitroy]

Sounds stupid, but when trying to remove the one next to the starter motor, disconnect the battery. I have personally seen sparks in front of my eyes. With all my sockets and extensions and angles, I accidently touched the plus lead on the starter motor against the engine block.
Sujit

[brian buttimore]

Can anyone kindly confirm the thread on these plugs/ ports.
I planned to use fittings to allow a quick connect for block flush assumed a 1/4" BSPT but couldn't get a fitting started with this thread.
Cheers

[markmark2]

I purchased new block drain plugs from a well know supplier and they didn't fit. I have tried every thread there is with the view for the quick flush but nothing fits. I always have to reuse the old plugs which are starting to disintegrate. Maybe the thread in the block has been recut? I would be interested to know what the correct thread should be? Many thanks. M

[markmark2]

+1 for disconnecting the battery

[jbuckl]

Can anyone kindly confirm the thread on these plugs/ ports.
I planned to use fittings to allow a quick connect for block flush assumed a 1/4" BSPT but couldn't get a fitting started with this thread.
Cheers

1/2” unf.

[ColinFesterBesterTester]

Thank you all for your responses.

[brian buttimore]

Thank you Julian