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By slumlord444 - 9 Years Ago
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Mine does not have one, Any other way to drain it? possibly by removing the lower tailshaft bolt? Suction gun or vacuum pump seems to be my only option. If I had noticed this before I had it rebuilt it would have been simple to drill the bottom of the case and tap it for a 3/4" pipe plug. The boss is cast in the case but it is not been drilled and tapped. Never saw a transmission without a drain plug. Wonder what genius engineer came up with that bright idea.
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By 57RancheroJim - 9 Years Ago
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I guess you could try the lower tail shaft bolts. I have never seen a top loader without a drain plug, but anything is possible..
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By Dobie - 9 Years Ago
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Lawnmowers don't even have drain plugs anymore. I don't know as I paid any less for my mower because of that, but it sure makes oil changes a PITA...
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By 9310alloy - 9 Years Ago
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Around 1969 Ford decided to add a glued in magnet in case belly instead of magnetic drain plug..... Not sure what they were thinking ..??? When rebuilding I always drill and tap the bottom of these cases for 1/2" npt and use a magnetic drain plug. Yes you are correct you can remove bottom tail housing bolt for draining. Add sealer to bolt threads when installing.
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By slumlord444 - 9 Years Ago
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Thank you gentlemen. Good info here as always. David Key, who I got my toploader rebuild kit from, recommends draining it and refilling with fresh gear oil 500 miles after a rebuild. Makes sense to me. I like the idea of draining it much better than sucking it out.
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