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
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do stock foxbodys have 2 oil drain plugs? cuz mine does __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 12th, 2008, 02:38 AM	#2
e3sean I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 lx 9.68@142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: goldsboro NC Posts: 5,599 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes cause the sump in the front and back. __________________

May 12th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#3
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	how come? __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 12th, 2008, 02:47 AM	#5
Justincredible Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 523 iTrader: 0 reviews	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, 02:48 AM	#6
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	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 __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 12th, 2008, 02:49 AM	#7
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	theres 2, both look the same, just one back further __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 12th, 2008, 02:50 AM	#8
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	and thanks for explaining it justincrediblyhot __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 12th, 2008, 02:53 AM	#9
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	both located on the oil pan? __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 12th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#11
Justincredible Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 523 iTrader: 0 reviews	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: 2,197 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks justin! I see now __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

May 12th, 2008, 07:55 AM	#13
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,517 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can see clearly now, The rain is gone.

May 12th, 2008, 02:43 PM	#14
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	my 351w double sump pan only has a plug in the rear. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

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