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AD1948Ford · 08-20-2019, 08:44 PM

I have search the forums but cant seem to find the right answer to this very basic question (forgive me)......How do I remove the oil pan plug on my 1948 Ford Flathead V8? I just finished the ground up restoration and the engine was completely overhauled less than 4 years ago. The only reason I want to change the oil is to just make sure everything is fresh and working properly. Problem is, I cant remember how the plug comes out. Any help would be much appreciated.

AlexLohmann1 · 08-20-2019, 08:46 PM

Carefully. Very carefully.

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4dFord/SC · 08-20-2019, 09:30 PM

Lefty loosey, righty tighty. It helps to have one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-192...8AAOSwXy1by39~

AD1948Ford · 08-20-2019, 09:44 PM

So it does actually have threads and screws on? I thought it was just a plug?

4dFord/SC · 08-20-2019, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD1948Ford

So it does actually have threads and screws on? I thought it was just a plug?

Here's a picture of the plug showing the threads: https://www.macsautoparts.com/store/...d-ford-v8.html

AD1948Ford · 08-20-2019, 10:01 PM

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Thanks for clarifying 4dFord. I had been told by others it was a plug with no threads which didn’t seem logical but wasn’t sure. Just ordered the wrench off eBay as well

drolston · 08-20-2019, 10:32 PM

I don't even trust a bottle of wine with a plug any more. Buy the screw top stuff.
Sure as heck would not trust a plug to keep the oil in my umpteen thousand flathead overhaul. A little black Permatex on the threads will help keep the bottom of the engine dry.

08-20-2019, 08:44 PM	#1
AD1948Ford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110	1948 ford flathead oil change I have search the forums but cant seem to find the right answer to this very basic question (forgive me)......How do I remove the oil pan plug on my 1948 Ford Flathead V8? I just finished the ground up restoration and the engine was completely overhauled less than 4 years ago. The only reason I want to change the oil is to just make sure everything is fresh and working properly. Problem is, I cant remember how the plug comes out. Any help would be much appreciated.

08-20-2019, 08:46 PM	#2
AlexLohmann1 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 230	Re: 1948 ford flathead oil change Carefully. Very carefully. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

08-20-2019, 09:30 PM	#3
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: 1948 ford flathead oil change Lefty loosey, righty tighty. It helps to have one of these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-192...8AAOSwXy1by39~ Last edited by 4dFord/SC; 08-20-2019 at 09:38 PM.

08-20-2019, 09:44 PM	#4
AD1948Ford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110	Re: 1948 ford flathead oil change So it does actually have threads and screws on? I thought it was just a plug?

08-20-2019, 10:01 PM	#6
AD1948Ford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 110	Re: 1948 ford flathead oil change Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for clarifying 4dFord. I had been told by others it was a plug with no threads which didn’t seem logical but wasn’t sure. Just ordered the wrench off eBay as well

08-20-2019, 10:32 PM	#7
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: 1948 ford flathead oil change I don't even trust a bottle of wine with a plug any more. Buy the screw top stuff. Sure as heck would not trust a plug to keep the oil in my umpteen thousand flathead overhaul. A little black Permatex on the threads will help keep the bottom of the engine dry.