Looking for drain plug information
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Looking for drain plug information
Ok. This is for my 96 with 351.
When I bought this truck 9 years ago, the drain plug was on the border of being rounded off. I've been very careful with it over the years and always get it started with a flank drive impact socket. Today I did an oil change and I have decided that the plug finally has finished it's useful life.
I am looking for a replacement drain plug. My first question is, is the plug size 1/2 inch 20 thread or something else? I don't want to waste time looking for the wrong size plug.
Secondly, are there certain aftermarket brands that are better than others? I wouldn't mind having a magnetic drain plug, so if there is a quality aftermarket source, I would be interested.
If there are good magnetic aftermarket plugs out there, does anyone know of one that has the original 5/8" hex head? If I can't find one with original dimensions, I will probably look for an OEM part.
Thanks for any help on this.
When I bought this truck 9 years ago, the drain plug was on the border of being rounded off. I've been very careful with it over the years and always get it started with a flank drive impact socket. Today I did an oil change and I have decided that the plug finally has finished it's useful life.
I am looking for a replacement drain plug. My first question is, is the plug size 1/2 inch 20 thread or something else? I don't want to waste time looking for the wrong size plug.
Secondly, are there certain aftermarket brands that are better than others? I wouldn't mind having a magnetic drain plug, so if there is a quality aftermarket source, I would be interested.
If there are good magnetic aftermarket plugs out there, does anyone know of one that has the original 5/8" hex head? If I can't find one with original dimensions, I will probably look for an OEM part.
Thanks for any help on this.
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Ok, this thread didn't seem to garner much attention. I guess it makes sense, as most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about drain plugs. Just thought I would post an update, in case someone else is looking for this info in the future.
I went to ford and bought an OEM plug. The part number is F75Z-6730-BA. The listed specs for this part are 14mm x 1.50 with a 16mm head. A 5/8 6-point socket fits on the head without any trouble.
Other specs: Length under Head: 20mm / Washer Head OD: 28mm
I went to ford and bought an OEM plug. The part number is F75Z-6730-BA. The listed specs for this part are 14mm x 1.50 with a 16mm head. A 5/8 6-point socket fits on the head without any trouble.
Other specs: Length under Head: 20mm / Washer Head OD: 28mm
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Neither did I. I was really surprised when I looked up the specs for the part they gave me. I really wish I wasn't 1600 miles away from my next oil change so I could try it out.
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I've got a Gold branded magnetic drain plug. Original is in my toolbox, needs new grey paint but otherwise fine. Mag plug takes a 3/4" socket, and if I recall correctly, it was indeed metric thread.
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