GEN 1 Transmission pan drain plug how to.

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I'm going to install a drain plug in to my transmission pan (weld in a ****) and powder coat it before putting it back together. I was thinking about a how-to write up but figured I ask if it would even be of interest first. Anyone want me to do a step by step write up with pics or video? The parts came today but I won't be doing it for at least a few days.

EDIT* to add that all I said was "weld in a B. U. N. G." Wow.. I feel so safe from words.. whew.
 

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Thatd be sweet but for a non welder like myself. its easier for me to buy a pan with a drain for under $60..
I think you can find them even cheaper than that tbh. I was tempted but I didn't like the designs. It's not even a big deal but the ones with the plug have the plug hole elevated from the bottom of the pan a little which (to my OCD brain) is a spot for crud to collect and not come out. The way I'll do it will be an improvement over that at least. It's really just a handy thing to know how to do in general, not that it's rocket surgery or anything. More just about adding a drain to anything than it is about the specific application in this case. I have had people ask about doing a write up for the powder coating and that's really more why I thought about doing a write up on it at all.
 

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Definitely an improvement if in a better location. I wasn’t trying to stop you by any means lol. I just cant weld myself, but if i can talk my buddy into it id have him do it.

Ive wanted to learn to do powder coating for awhile, i just dont have the space to do it and only a small compressor. I also have a ceracoat/duracoat set up for small items but thats about it. Need to clean out the shed completely to make more room. Lol.
 
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Definitely an improvement if in a better location. I wasn’t trying to stop you by any means lol. I just cant weld myself, but if i can talk my buddy into it id have him do it.

Ive wanted to learn to do powder coating for awhile, i just dont have the space to do it and only a small compressor. I also have a ceracoat/duracoat set up for small items but thats about it. Need to clean out the shed completely to make more room. Lol.
Believe me, I know what you're dealing with. I had to upgrade everything to be able to coat stuff. Compressor and all. It takes a beast to push a powerful sand blaster. I STILL need to clean out my barn more too. Haha
 

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