Technical fuel tank plug

I have a 50 coronet that has a leak on the tank plug.i noticed it has a star type head ,does anyone know if its threaded,and period correct? I wouldn't think star fittings were around back then?and what is best way to reseal?thanks

 

how many points? if it has eight it could be designed for a square drive, 3/8 or 1/2 ratchet or breaker bar.

 

thanks ill count them.would you happen to know how its sealed?at threads or flat gasket

 

Period correct????????? If the tank has a drain plug, it sure ain't modern!!!!!!!!

 

im sorry guess should have been more thorough... I know modern tanks don't have plugs, not familiar with 1950 "period" models.not sure if tank was replaced previously or if plug could have been changed to a torx head type,which im pretty sure they didn't have back then,dont know what kind of plug a 1950 dodge had on the tanks. can you please inform me .thanks

 

That is the original plug, use 1/2" breaker bar .Treat it carefully it is mounted in a strange way. the threads do not seal it.It has a gasket

 

hilo thanks for your answer.straight to the point

 

The plug is aluminum and will crumble if not careful and there is no replacement that i have found

Fritz

 

whats the thought of putting a epoxy around it to stop leak

 

My '51 Hudson has the same plug and yes the square ratchet drive will get it out. If it's a true torx plug someone could have changed it somewhere down the line. I can't remember what I sealed mine with. If it requires a gasket you can always make one or in the case the threads do seal just use the thread sealant from permatex. I have had good success with it and fuel fuel fittings.

 

thanks for your advice.most encouraging

 

Might consider leaving the plug in and sealing the whole tank with Bill Hirsch tank sealer.