Drilling Converter Drain Plug
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i see...thank you for your input...i know from experience drilling and tapping can be a challenge and with the diffrent metals out there some make a "spiral" chip when threading where others will just make a big mess... you could allways(i've done this before) put a magnet on the drill/tap.. it works..thanks...zap!
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Originally Posted by dirtyd0g
The case is about .180 thick where you drill it.
well thats only .007 less than 3/16 so thats thick enough for a taper pipe thread..thanks again...zap!
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by need_a_lift
my 2001 F-150 4x4 5.4 has a drain plug on the converter....i would think yours would too.
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From: Winchester, MA
Originally Posted by need_a_lift
my 2001 F-150 4x4 5.4 has a drain plug on the converter....i would think yours would too. i removed the rubber plug on the bell housing and used a large screwdriver and turned the flywheel till i saw the plug.
My 01 has it too. Guess they were only installed on a few trucks, cause most people here with newer or older trucks don't have these.
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Zapster-
That was an extremely amateur attempt at covering up your inadequacies. Before you give advice on drilling torque converters, you should at least become proficient in checking your transmission fluid level.
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That was an extremely amateur attempt at covering up your inadequacies. Before you give advice on drilling torque converters, you should at least become proficient in checking your transmission fluid level.
how do you tell where "full" is on these dipsticks that are about .035 diameter with that white plastic thing on the end...?...
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That was an extremely amateur attempt at covering up your inadequacies. Before you give advice on drilling torque converters, you should at least become proficient in checking your transmission fluid level.
let's see, when i first posted this thread i got lots of views and no responses and where were you... mister know it all? about the torque converters, i'm a machinist, i know metal and i know chips...what exactly are you, besides a know it all? i never said i was the brightest bulb on the circuit and my truck is all new to me and even the mechanics i know can't answer my question. as far as the thread goes...i originally posted this in feb....was the search worth the effort? if it was, then you should know the answer, will you share your wisdom oh master
...zap!
let's see, when i first posted this thread i got lots of views and no responses and where were you... mister know it all? about the torque converters, i'm a machinist, i know metal and i know chips...what exactly are you, besides a know it all? i never said i was the brightest bulb on the circuit and my truck is all new to me and even the mechanics i know can't answer my question. as far as the thread goes...i originally posted this in feb....was the search worth the effort? if it was, then you should know the answer, will you share your wisdom oh master
...zap!
Last edited by zapster; May 26, 2005 at 11:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by max mitchell
Zapster-
That was an extremely amateur attempt at covering up your inadequacies. Before you give advice on drilling torque converters, you should at least become proficient in checking your transmission fluid level.
From: https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ighlight=level
That was an extremely amateur attempt at covering up your inadequacies. Before you give advice on drilling torque converters, you should at least become proficient in checking your transmission fluid level.
From: https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ighlight=level
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From: SoCal & Lake Havasu, AZ
Originally Posted by swetich
I have a 2003 F150 (4X4 - 5.7L) that is due for a transmission oil and filter change (40K) but in reading the posts on this site it looks like most likely it does not have a converter drain plug. Does anyone have detailed instuctions on how to drill and tap for a plug ?? Do I have to be carefull how deep I drill ?? Size and thread of plug ?? Tap ?? How do I know exactly where to drill ?? Can I do it with just removing the inpection plug or is there more involved like removing the inpection cover?? If I add the plug will it unbalance the converter ?? I am pretty mechinically incliend but have never done this proceure before and think it would be necessary to get the most out of the oil change.
Sorry for all the questions but screwing this up would be a big fix ....
Sorry for all the questions but screwing this up would be a big fix ....
I use the container flush method. Like Casey said, it can get expensive if you mess up.
Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by zapster
dont worry desparado...'ol max seems to have a problem with me..and life in general...he needs a life...zap!
I'm good. You've seen a few of my posts, so you must know by now that I'm just here to offer my opinion and toss in a few chuckles. So, how did you like my method for checking for limited slip?
Personally, I liked my gas mileage calculation. here That one even cracked me up 
Last edited by desparado; May 29, 2005 at 01:29 AM.
