39 oil drain plug
 

I am sure someone has done it, drilled a smaller hole in the plug and put a smaller plug in it that is, to cut down the sudden rush of oil and resulting oil splash all over everything.

What are pros and cons???

Re: 39 oil drain plug
 

I can only guess, but, I think one reason for the big plug was to get a strong gush to help clear out some of the sludge that is always at the bottom of the pan. Just put your drain pan on some blocks and it won't "splash all over everything". Keep things simple.
John

Re: 39 oil drain plug
 

Lawson,
have your wife do it. I would think a smaller hole would work. We hobbyists don't let the oil stay in the engine for ever. some plugs have a cup like inside to catch junk. Would this mess that up. I usually put a small magnet in the plug to catch steel shavings

Re: 39 oil drain plug
 

I cut the top out of one of my oil catch pans and put on a 1/2 screen. Oil goes in without backing up, but cant drop plug etc into it. Pour into transpotable container for recycling.

Gordon

Re: 39 oil drain plug
 

Clem: Best suggestion yet. I'll see if I can con her into changing the oil. LOL. John is probably right about large plug helping to drain sludge, but then again, Henry went back to the small plugs. Just saying.

Re: 39 oil drain plug
 

Ditch the pans and use a bucket …. you’re stockers have a mile of clearance :D

Re: 39 oil drain plug
 

Better yet use this ,that is if you can get it under your rig.:p heh heh he
The oil drain NOT the drum.