7Mary3 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Tell me I didn't see this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) Tell me I didn't see this! The lower pan is composite, yes. Ask a 7.3/6.0 owner who has had theirs rust out how much they wish theirs weren't steel. Edited September 9, 2010 by YT90SC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 The lower pan is composite, yes. Ask a 7.3/6.0 owner who has had theirs rust out how much they wish theirs weren't steel. Sounds like someone needed to design a better crankcase vent system to keep condensation down. I really don't mind the 'composite' (plastic) oil pan so much as the plastic drain petcock thing. Ford should have used a threaded insert and a conventional plug. I can see that plastic drain swelling up and sticking after a few years. A lot of manufacturers have given up on plastic radiator drain plugs. Completely useless! By the time you need to drain the radiator the plug will be stuck so bad it will break when you try to open it. I'll bet the aftermarket will have an oil pan for the 6.7L Powerstroke pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) Sounds like someone needed to design a better crankcase vent system to keep condensation down. I really don't mind the 'composite' (plastic) oil pan so much as the plastic drain petcock thing. Ford should have used a threaded insert and a conventional plug. I can see that plastic drain swelling up and sticking after a few years. A lot of manufacturers have given up on plastic radiator drain plugs. Completely useless! By the time you need to drain the radiator the plug will be stuck so bad it will break when you try to open it. I'll bet the aftermarket will have an oil pan for the 6.7L Powerstroke pretty quick. What about a Fumoto valve. They thread into the pan plug spot and has a valve to shut off oil flow when draining. That seems to be a way less expensive route. http://fumotousa.com/ Edited September 9, 2010 by Hydro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 What about a Fumoto valve. They thread into the pan plug spot and has a valve to shut off oil flow when draining. That seems to be a way less expensive route. http://fumotousa.com/ Doubt you would be able to use one. It doesn't look like the plastic oil pan has a threaded hole in it for the plug. It is a quarter turn yellow plastic thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 The lower pan is composite, yes. Ask a 7.3/6.0 owner who has had theirs rust out how much they wish theirs weren't steel. Interesting as many/most FWD engines are using cast pans so that the transmission can bolt to the pan and reduce flexing at the RFB/trans connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I don't really understand the concern. What purpose does the oil pan serve (leaving out theoldwizard's comment) other than to hold oil? I mean it's not really stressful, as long as it doesn't melt due to heat, I see no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
720Deere Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 People fear plastic, but modern composites are very strong and will not rust out like the old 7.3 oil pans were famous for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanal Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 The idea of a 1/4 turn draimplug concerns me. Anyone have an informed / experienced opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanal Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Did I say 1/4 turn DRAINPLUG? oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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