I realize you don't have much space, but could you put a "street ell" brass
pipe fitting and a pipe nipple with a cap to drain the manifolds? The
cube-type elbow probably wouldn't take much more space than the plug you're
dealing with.

You might also want to coat the threads with "Never-Seez" (thread-sealing
anti-seize compound).

Good luck!

"Wklkj" wrote in message
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Any ideas on how to make this easier? I thought about a plug with a nipple
for
a hose or something but there's not nearly enough room. I can't even use a
socket on those plugs, only a closed end wrench will fit. I suspect I'm
probably re-inserting them way too tight for the application. Also, is
there a
'better' type of grease to use to make removal easier that works with
brass and
steel?