It wobbles after its threaded together indicating that its not machined correctly. Loosen all the bolts holding the transmission oil pan on. After tightening the plug, replace the inspection cover on your Lincoln Town Car transmission. Some people like to use locktite on the threads to prevent it coming out. This plug kit is very poorly machined where the fit feels so loose that Id believe it will strip out when tightening. Replace the drain plug and tighten securely but do not over-tighten.
A 1/8-inch pipe tap is then used to thread the hole and a magnet can again be used to remove any shavings before installing the 1/8-inch pipe plug. I ordered this drain plug kit to install on the transmission pan on my 2001 F150 Supercrew truck. The draining oil will remove most of the shavings created by the drill, and a magnet can be used to remove any additional metal. After drilling the hole, the oil will start draining so have a pan ready. Drilling a smaller pilot hole will help you drill a straight hole, and remember to drill on the passenger side of the housing's center to avoid the ring gear. We were lucky to have our car on a lift, but you can also perform this modification with your car on jackstands as long as the differential is high enough that you can get the drill under it. What youll need Step 1 Warm Up Transmission Step 2 Raise The Vehicle Step 3 Check For Leaks Step 4 Locate Drain Plug Step 5 Drain Old Fluid.
#HOW TO INSTALL TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG FULL#
This task is actually easier than you might think, requiring only a drill, a 21/64-inch drill bit, a 1/8-inch pipe tap, and a 1/8-pipe plug. If the transmission in question has an actual filter, then it is best to drop the pan first, put a fresh filter on, clean out the pan and clean the gasket mating surfaces install the new gasket and torque the bolts down to proper spec, then fill the pan with engine off til it comes up to the full hot line, then take the cooler line loose and. Since we were at Inline Performance getting some suspension work done to our '71 Road Runner, we decided to install a drain-plug in the differential housing while the car was on the lift.
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