Do stock foxbodys have 2 oil drain plugs?

93hatch · May 12th, 2008, 02:35 AM

cuz mine does

e3sean · May 12th, 2008, 02:38 AM

yes cause the sump in the front and back.

nba1341 · May 12th, 2008, 02:39 AM

how come?

93hatch · May 12th, 2008, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by e3sean

yes cause the sump in the front and back.

you dont know what youre talking about noob

Justincredible · May 12th, 2008, 02:47 AM

They have a "forward" sump because the 5.0 and Windsor engines have the oil pump located at the forward half of the block, directly below the distributor. This forward sump is needed to clear the pump and happens to hold about 1/2 quart of oil.

The rear sump is the actual "oil reservoir" that holds the majority of the engines oil.

Obviously...both sumps are drained when changing the oil....if not...you will be mixing your new oil with the old/dirty oil that is held in the front sump.

nba1341 · May 12th, 2008, 02:48 AM

why don't I have these 2 oil drain plugs....

I have a transmission plan plug to drain

an oil pan plug to unscrew in drain located at the back of the oil pan like a fire hydrant

93hatch · May 12th, 2008, 02:49 AM

theres 2, both look the same, just one back further

93hatch · May 12th, 2008, 02:50 AM

and thanks for explaining it justincrediblyhot

nba1341 · May 12th, 2008, 02:53 AM

both located on the oil pan?

Justincredible · May 12th, 2008, 02:53 AM

Originally Posted by nba1341

why don't I have these 2 oil drain plugs....

I have a transmission plan plug to drain

an oil pan plug to unscrew in drain located at the back of the oil pan like a fire hydrant

The pre-fox Mustang's engine is positioned higher over the K-member and did not have a "double sump". Thus...they have only one drain plug.

Pre Foxbody oil pan:

Justincredible · May 12th, 2008, 03:03 AM

Here is a pic of a Fox body oil pan...if you look close, you can see the front sump drain plug.

nba1341 · May 12th, 2008, 03:08 AM

thanks justin! I see now

1BADSTANG · May 12th, 2008, 07:55 AM

I can see clearly now, The rain is gone.

ryans88gt · May 12th, 2008, 02:43 PM

my 351w double sump pan only has a plug in the rear.

May 12th, 2008, 02:35 AM	#1
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e3sean MM Fanatic 1988 lx 5.7 11.6@109 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 3,575	yes cause the sump in the front and back. __________________ the only thing u will be burning by going with a 347 insted of a 331 is the guy driving the 331 MILITARY CREW USAF LUKE AFB AZ, E-5 SELECT 7995 AMMO I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S

May 12th, 2008, 02:47 AM	#5
Justincredible Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 519	They have a "forward" sump because the 5.0 and Windsor engines have the oil pump located at the forward half of the block, directly below the distributor. This forward sump is needed to clear the pump and happens to hold about 1/2 quart of oil. The rear sump is the actual "oil reservoir" that holds the majority of the engines oil. Obviously...both sumps are drained when changing the oil....if not...you will be mixing your new oil with the old/dirty oil that is held in the front sump. __________________ 9.91@ 134mph 1/4 - 6.17@ 109mph 1/8th - 1.33 60' - Stock ECU & Stock Suspension......and getting faster . BIVENS RACE CARS FTMFW!!! Last edited by Justincredible : May 12th, 2008 at 02:49 AM.

May 12th, 2008, 02:49 AM	#7
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May 12th, 2008, 02:50 AM	#8
93hatch Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Lx Skittle fast@taste the rainbow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sitting on my hand Posts: 2,868	and thanks for explaining it justincrediblyhot __________________ Greatest fail of MM's history http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...icer-page.html

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May 12th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#3
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,195	how come?

May 12th, 2008, 02:48 AM	#6
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,195	why don't I have these 2 oil drain plugs.... I have a transmission plan plug to drain an oil pan plug to unscrew in drain located at the back of the oil pan like a fire hydrant

May 12th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#9
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,195	both located on the oil pan?

May 12th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#11
Justincredible Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 519	Here is a pic of a Fox body oil pan...if you look close, you can see the front sump drain plug. __________________ 9.91@ 134mph 1/4 - 6.17@ 109mph 1/8th - 1.33 60' - Stock ECU & Stock Suspension......and getting faster . BIVENS RACE CARS FTMFW!!!

May 12th, 2008, 03:08 AM	#12
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,195	thanks justin! I see now

May 12th, 2008, 07:55 AM	#13
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,514	I can see clearly now, The rain is gone. __________________ 331s burn oil and have a bad piston to head ratio. http://www.StreetChallenge3D.com/sig...?referal=1BAD1 LOL @ THIS http://www.ihateyoujulia.com/?id=0a8...27aa2c6245e4c2

May 12th, 2008, 02:43 PM	#14
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 3,768	my 351w double sump pan only has a plug in the rear. __________________ 89 LX 515 hp 497 ftlbs 11.3 @ 125 mph 88 GT 11.4 @ 118

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