Recommended tool to remove oil pressure spring plug

[50Splitman]

I've tried some larger screwdrivers, but I can't budge the oil pressure spring plug on my 25hp engine. Is there a recommended tool I can use to fit into the slotted plug to remove it? I'm thinking a drag link socket like this, but not sure if anyone has any better ideas or experience:

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Proto-J5444A-2-Inch...amp;sr=8-2

[busdaddy]

The drag link socket will be better than a screwdriver, but for really stuck ones I use a great big cold chisel that I custom ground the tip for an exact fit in the plug's slot, you can turn it with a crescent wrench or vise grips, and pound on it at the same time. I sized it so it was a slight interference fit in the slot.
Any cheapo one will do, mine came from the bargain bin at a discount tool store, it waas too soft to use as a chisel, but perfect for relief plugs.
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[50Splitman]

Custom grinding a cold chisel is a creative solution for sure - I'll look into that. I can't try and approach hitting the slot from the side as I can't get an angle, so I'll look at either the socket or modified cold chisel unless someone else has a different idea. Thanks!

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[Zwitterkafer]

If the plug is to be reused and not marred, I use a small piece of rectangular steel, thickness = plug slot width, and length = point-to-point fit in an appropriate sized socket.
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[sweden]

I made this for many years and it´s allway work.

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[50Splitman]

Cool idea. I ordered the drag link socket from Amazon and I’ll see if that works. If it doesn’t, then I’ll make a custom tool similar to the ideas you have all shared. Thanks for all the feedback

[50Splitman]

UPDATE - this drag link socket worked perfectly: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-Proto-J5444A-2-Inch...amp;sr=8-2

I was able to successfully remove and install the plug and replace the spring and plunger.

[busdaddy]

Good news!, thanks for following up.
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[Robert Chambers]

I just use a blade socket if needed to turn it loose and pull it out with a strong magnet! It works 99% of the time.
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[Glenn]

The $0.10 solution

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