RE: 4.7 oil drain plug

From: Curt Coulter (curt@cjnetworking.com)
Date: Tue Oct 24 2000 - 17:34:25 EDT


You need Fumoto F-106N, which is part number FUM-F106N for Summit.
Fortunately I saved my original plug in the fumoto plastic bag.. :-) It
says the thread size is 14mm-1.5
/Curt
Chelsea, MI
00 QC 4.7 5spd 4x4 lsd

> Subject: DML: 4.7 oil drain plug
>
>
> Does anyone know the size/thread of the oil drain plug on the
> 4.7. I ordered
> an oil drain valve from Summit. I was very impressed with the
> quality of the
> part. Unfortunately, I had to drain all the oil to find out that
> it was the
> wrong size (1/2 by 20). The 4.7 plug is metric; 12-13 mm. I don't want to
> drain fresh oil or re-oil my skidplate and driveway to measure
> the plug (I
> didn't have anything to measure it with when it was out and
> needed the truck
> right away). Summit, the dealer, and the all-mighty Pep Boys
> computer have
> been unable to tell me what size to exchange the part for. It
> will be three
> months before I need to change the oil again. If anyone changes
> their 4.7 oil
> soon or has another idea (FSM?), please let me know.



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