The Ford Barn

Bob C · 06-16-2024, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary WA

Any Results on removing Plug??

See post #21.

J Franklin · 06-16-2024, 03:33 PM

Use the plug sold for that application. The housing is unlikely to have been modified.

Gene F · 06-16-2024, 03:59 PM

Post #27 yes.

Are you a local model A chapter member?

Diastole · 06-16-2024, 05:15 PM

Thanks for all the help.
Yes the plug removal process went smoothly, following y'all's advice. Attached are some final pics for those who have messaged and posted.

Yes I am in a club (a great one, with awesome resources), and I went to them first:
1) check with Ford Barn
2) email the MAFCA technical director
3) I am not sure
4) sounds like you got a great plan

I had a set of NPT taps. I ran them in and boom! no resistance and no chips. Threads were fine.
The Snyder's plug screwed right in with teflon tape.
No leaks after running her for about 10 miles.

Diastole in the Smokies

Gene F · 06-16-2024, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diastole

Thanks for all the help.
Yes the plug removal process went smoothly, following y'all's advice. Attached are some final pics for those who have messaged and posted.

Yes I am in a club (a great one, with awesome resources), and I went to them first:
1) check with Ford Barn
2) email the MAFCA technical director
3) I am not sure
4) sounds like you got a great plan

I had a set of NPT taps. I ran them in and boom! no resistance and no chips. Threads were fine.
The Snyder's plug screwed right in with teflon tape.
No leaks after running her for about 10 miles.

Diastole in the Smokies

Good for you. I am a but surprised that one or two of them did not offer to come over and take a look and give you their experiences....

Tom F OHIO · 06-17-2024, 09:35 AM

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Are the plugs suppose to be painted black or not?

Bob C · 06-17-2024, 10:15 AM

The Judging Standards say unfinished or raven.

German guy · 06-17-2024, 10:38 AM

Mine was screwed in so hard that almost nothing worked until I filed two edges off and it fit a hex ratchet with two good surfaces to get it out. Then bought a replacement from one of the usuals. Worked a charm. No idea why anyone would screw it in so tight except that...of course they all leak a few drops a week.

06-16-2024, 03:33 PM	#42
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP Use the plug sold for that application. The housing is unlikely to have been modified.

06-16-2024, 03:59 PM	#43
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,476	Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP Post #27 yes. Are you a local model A chapter member?

06-17-2024, 09:35 AM	#46
Tom F OHIO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 593	Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Are the plugs suppose to be painted black or not?

06-17-2024, 10:15 AM	#47
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP The Judging Standards say unfinished or raven.

06-17-2024, 10:38 AM	#48
German guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: German/French border Posts: 104	Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP Mine was screwed in so hard that almost nothing worked until I filed two edges off and it fit a hex ratchet with two good surfaces to get it out. Then bought a replacement from one of the usuals. Worked a charm. No idea why anyone would screw it in so tight except that...of course they all leak a few drops a week.