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Lawson Cox · 07-07-2014, 07:22 PM

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???

oldford2 · 07-07-2014, 07:45 PM

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

Clem Clement · 07-07-2014, 09:53 PM

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

malpais · 07-07-2014, 10:02 PM

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

Lawson Cox · 07-08-2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clem Clement

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

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.

Old Ford Addict · 07-08-2014, 08:42 AM

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

B-O-B · 07-08-2014, 10:34 AM

Better yet use this ,that is if you can get it under your rig.

heh heh he
The oil drain NOT the drum.

07-07-2014, 07:22 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	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??? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#2
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	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

07-07-2014, 09:53 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	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

07-07-2014, 10:02 PM	#4
malpais Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 506	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 __________________ Don't mind learning from my mistakes. Just wish I didn't learn EVERYTHING from my mistakes..

07-08-2014, 08:42 AM	#6
Old Ford Addict Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 140	Re: 39 oil drain plug Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ditch the pans and use a bucket …. you’re stockers have a mile of clearance