GEN 1 Transmission pan drain plug how to.

[ESPcoatings]

I'm going to install a drain plug in to my transmission pan (weld in a ****) and powder coat it before putting it back together. I was thinking about a how-to write up but figured I ask if it would even be of interest first. Anyone want me to do a step by step write up with pics or video? The parts came today but I won't be doing it for at least a few days.

EDIT* to add that all I said was "weld in a B. U. N. G." Wow.. I feel so safe from words.. whew.

 

[Irregular F150]

Thatd be sweet but for a non welder like myself. its easier for me to buy a pan with a drain for under $60..

 

[ESPcoatings]

Thatd be sweet but for a non welder like myself. its easier for me to buy a pan with a drain for under $60..

I think you can find them even cheaper than that tbh. I was tempted but I didn't like the designs. It's not even a big deal but the ones with the plug have the plug hole elevated from the bottom of the pan a little which (to my OCD brain) is a spot for crud to collect and not come out. The way I'll do it will be an improvement over that at least. It's really just a handy thing to know how to do in general, not that it's rocket surgery or anything. More just about adding a drain to anything than it is about the specific application in this case. I have had people ask about doing a write up for the powder coating and that's really more why I thought about doing a write up on it at all.

 

[Irregular F150]

Definitely an improvement if in a better location. I wasn’t trying to stop you by any means lol. I just cant weld myself, but if i can talk my buddy into it id have him do it.

Ive wanted to learn to do powder coating for awhile, i just dont have the space to do it and only a small compressor. I also have a ceracoat/duracoat set up for small items but thats about it. Need to clean out the shed completely to make more room. Lol.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

go for it. any write up that shows something is good to have here. and if someone can improve on that, even better.

 

[ESPcoatings]

Definitely an improvement if in a better location. I wasn’t trying to stop you by any means lol. I just cant weld myself, but if i can talk my buddy into it id have him do it.

Ive wanted to learn to do powder coating for awhile, i just dont have the space to do it and only a small compressor. I also have a ceracoat/duracoat set up for small items but thats about it. Need to clean out the shed completely to make more room. Lol.

Believe me, I know what you're dealing with. I had to upgrade everything to be able to coat stuff. Compressor and all. It takes a beast to push a powerful sand blaster. I STILL need to clean out my barn more too. Haha

 

[ESPcoatings]

go for it. any write up that shows something is good to have here. and if someone can improve on that, even better.

Will do then.

 

[thiccboi]

Can someone link a sub $60 pan with a drain ?

 

[castine917]

Can someone link a sub $60 pan with a drain ?

Transmission Oil Pan w/ Drain Plug for Ford F-150 11-18 F-250 Super Duty 17-18 | eBay

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[Flash1034]

Transmission Oil Pan w/ Drain Plug for Ford F-150 11-18 F-250 Super Duty 17-18 | eBay

Ford Expedition 2015-2017 V6 3.5L Petrol. Ford Expedition 2011-2014 V8 5.4L Flex. Ford F-150 2018 V6 3.0L Diesel. Ford F-150 2017 V6 3.5L Flex. Ford F-150 2011-2013 V6 3.5L Petrol. Ford F-150 2017-2018 V6 3.5L Petrol.

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