MF 65 drain plug

Phil Tibbetts · Oct 3, 2018

I'm considering drilling and tapping a 1/4 NPT hole in the bottom of my rear axle to install a drain petcock to let out any water that might get in. Loosening the regular plug usually results in me unscrewing it too far an losing a bunch of oil. I don't see any reason why this can't be done. It would be a petcock that does not have wings on it like a radiator one so it wouldn't be catching on anything. What does anyone else think.

rustred · Oct 3, 2018

why not just drill the original plug and tap it to accept a 1/4" petcock?

Phil Tibbetts · Oct 3, 2018

I thought about that but was thinking it will not be at the very bottom of the housing. I want to be able to get any trace of water out after sitting all winter.

Dieseltech · Oct 3, 2018

Drain plug has a magnet inside, that would need to be removed if it was drilled.

MF 65 drain plug

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