Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-27-2021, 05:37 PM   #1
louieglen
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 218
Default Oil drain plug

I bought a car, and decided to change the oil. The grommet? that the drain plug screws into turns with the plug. Is there any thing I can do other than pull the pan? Thanks
louieglen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2021, 08:48 PM   #2
Synchro909
Senior Member
 
Synchro909's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 7,472
Default Re: Oil drain plug

Those bosses are only soldered in. What you describe is not uncommon by any means. I had it happen once when I was 2,500 miles from home. I had to drop the sump to change the oil, then drove home and fixed it.
Resoldering is not so easy now that it is soaked in oil but not impossible. That will only leave you where you were before - a weak joint. I recommend brazing it or welding and yes, the sump has to come off - not that it is a big job.
__________________
I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.
Synchro909 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 04-27-2021, 09:00 PM   #3
louieglen
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 218
Default Re: Oil drain plug

Thanks, That was what I was afraid of. I was hoping someone would have an easy fix. Again Thanks
louieglen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2021, 09:21 PM   #4
Mister Moose
Senior Member
 
Mister Moose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Hartford area, CT
Posts: 374
Default Re: Oil drain plug

Pro tip:

If this happens on the road, before you drop the pan to change the oil, there are several designs of oil suction devices where you can suck it right through the dipstick hole. Rotary pumps on a drill or vacuum based with an air pump on a metal tank. Might be worth the day wait and the FedEx charge to ship one in.
Mister Moose is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2021, 11:14 PM   #5
Model A Ron
Senior Member
 
Model A Ron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Troutman, NC
Posts: 717
Default Re: Oil drain plug

I would have it welded when you have the time to fix it right. For a quick oil change pick up a vacuum pump. This is what I use on my boat and I think I purchased mine at Walmart.

Ron
Model A Ron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2021, 06:45 AM   #6
Ray64
Senior Member
 
Ray64's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Grafton,OHIO
Posts: 727
Default Re: Oil drain plug

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
There is also a vacuum pull that looks like a grease gun. Just put the hose in and pull the handle. Works great and cheap too.
Ray64 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2021, 07:23 AM   #7
louieglen
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 218
Default Re: Oil drain plug

Thanks' fellows, I bought a vacuum pump and am going to try it, Again thanks
louieglen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2021, 05:24 PM   #8
Synchro909
Senior Member
 
Synchro909's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 7,472
Default Re: Oil drain plug

The sump still has to come off to fix it so why?
__________________
I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.
Synchro909 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 AM.