Oil drain plug torque specification

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Aug 17, 2007 | 07:29 AM

cumberlandboy

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Oil drain plug torque specification

Hello. I've been looking around the web for some time and still can't find the torque spec for the drain plug on my 2000 7.3L diesel F-250 Superduty.

Anyone know the numbers? Thanks in advance.

Aug 17, 2007 | 08:36 PM

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I just tighten mine till it feels good and tight. I've had no problems so far with this technique.

Aug 17, 2007 | 08:45 PM

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not too loose but not too tight..i give it a good snug..now i have the drain valve..just a flick of the switch and she is draining http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=33

Aug 17, 2007 | 11:16 PM

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I don't know what the specific torque needs to be, but I' guess around 60ft.lb would be just fine. All you really need is enough so that the plug doesn't unscrew.

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Aug 17, 2007 | 11:24 PM

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I don't know what the specific torque needs to be, but I' guess around 60ft.lb would be just fine. All you really need is enough so that the plug doesn't unscrew.

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Agreed, and so that it doesn't leak either. My Fumoto arrived today. I am in for my last messy change. My pan holds 10 quarts. Do the math. I may begin to enjoy the oil change like in the wife's truck.

Aug 18, 2007 | 06:11 AM

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Thanks everyone. I did finally find the torque spec after talking with a Ford diesel technician: 23 ft/lbs.

And if you strip it you'll need to replace the oil pan which apparently requires that the engine be pulled. OUCH!

Aug 18, 2007 | 06:17 AM

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i didnt think it was that much...like i said..give a good snug...if you strip it you can retap for the next size up..or like a friend of mine did..he welded on a nut...