drain plug
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jwaller
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Re: drain plug
those autoparts stores sell a drain plug that has self tapping threads to rip you a new one so to speak. I know 1 guy that has used it and it worked for him. are you sure you cant run a tap through it and fix them? swapping the pan is a huge job. I've done it a few times and its not fun.
those autoparts stores sell a drain plug that has self tapping threads to rip you a new one so to speak. I know 1 guy that has used it and it worked for him. are you sure you cant run a tap through it and fix them? swapping the pan is a huge job. I've done it a few times and its not fun.
sytyguy
Moderated User
Re: drain plug
Like John said, if indeed your threads aren't salvageable, then they do make an oversize group of plugs for our application. Our thread is 1/2-20 with a magnetic tip, so go to a local parts store and ask to look in the plug bin (or if you trust them, get them to look it up
). You want to look for an SO stamped onto the end of the plug (this signifies Single Oversize). If that fails you could try a DO (Double Oversize), but it might be too big. And, yes, they do make a TO.
HTHs
Like John said, if indeed your threads aren't salvageable, then they do make an oversize group of plugs for our application. Our thread is 1/2-20 with a magnetic tip, so go to a local parts store and ask to look in the plug bin (or if you trust them, get them to look it up
HTHs
Re: drain plug
thanks, previous owner had a single oversize (1/2-20) , I bought the truck from him with it stripped, so I might have to go double, I just doent know how much I trust these plugs, the single over size looks pretty worn on the threads. I think I have to tap it before I inatall the plug. Does any body have any idea?
thanks, previous owner had a single oversize (1/2-20) , I bought the truck from him with it stripped, so I might have to go double, I just doent know how much I trust these plugs, the single over size looks pretty worn on the threads. I think I have to tap it before I inatall the plug. Does any body have any idea?
jwaller
Evil Genius/SyTy Guru
Re: drain plug
the actual metal plate welded to the inside of the pan doesnt seem very thick when it comes to drilling and tapping for a new thread. you could try it but I wouldn't bet on it working, esp bc you now have a single oversize.
as a last ditch effort you could have a piece of pipe welded over the drain plug area and then use a pipe plug on the end of that. it wont look pretty but it will work.
the actual metal plate welded to the inside of the pan doesnt seem very thick when it comes to drilling and tapping for a new thread. you could try it but I wouldn't bet on it working, esp bc you now have a single oversize.
as a last ditch effort you could have a piece of pipe welded over the drain plug area and then use a pipe plug on the end of that. it wont look pretty but it will work.
