1986 Ford Crown Victoria oil drain plug hole rethreading

1986 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
92,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALANBEN
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the plug looks cone-like, what if I tap out or just run the plug hole with 1/2-20 tap which is straight? Thank you
Apr 19, 2008 at 12:57 AM
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Cone like? Like the threads are stressed?

There are oversized plugs available as well as double and triple oversized ones.
Apr 19, 2008 at 5:57 AM
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ALANBEN
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I mean normally-is the plug hole could be run with its normal size tap 1/2-20, which is not cone? (Hole does spoil the plugs threads) Or no talk of cone here at all? Thanks

There are oversized plugs available as well as double and triple oversized ones.[/quote]
Apr 19, 2008 at 7:39 AM
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I'm not sure what you are asking.

IF the threads are boogered up, you'll need to use a gauge on the plug to determine if that is the right threads before you tap it out. I don't have a listing of what size it would be. A parts store would have one, as another option.
Apr 19, 2008 at 3:09 PM