XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

So I finally got my oil pan dropped and Im going to tap the front of the pan for my drain. It looks like most guys are tapping and threading the hole. Is it possible to just drill a hole, put the fitting in with a seal and nut also with a seal on the other side?

elias_799

iTrader: (8)

drill and tap the hole and use thread sealant on the fitting.

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

Is that the only way to do this?

bondosgto

some guys return to a valve cover, or the oil fill tube.

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

I dont think thatll work, without a pump.

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

You can weld a bung on there if you don't want to drill and tap it

elias_799

iTrader: (8)

^^ i think that is the best way, but you have to have a tig welder

Photochop

iTrader: (74)

You can drill a hole in the pan and use a bulkhead fitting - that works pretty well. Use a 10AN bulkhead with a nut on the back (inside the pan), and make sure to use a good sealant with it.

MUSTANGBRKR02

iTrader: (91)

What size tap are you guys using for the drains?

taws6m6

iTrader: (37)

I used the bulkhead fitting as well, with a seal on each side. I can't weld aluminum,, and like to do everything myself

XtremeDime

iTrader: (16)

Can I see some pics of the bulkhead fitting installs?

tim99ws6

iTrader: (31)

Mine is -12an welded into the pan.