Oil pan – Vortech 1996-2004 Ford 4.6 Mustang GT User Manual

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B.

Remove the paint around the hole area.

C.

Use a small center punch to perforate the

pan and expand hole. Switch to a larger

diameter punch and expand the hole further

to approximately 9/16" diameter. Most

punches are made from hexagon material

and may be placed in a socket with an

extension to make this procedure easier.

D.

Tap the hole with a 3/8"NPT tap

approximately 1/4" deep. Pack the flutes of

the tap with heavy grease to hold chips.

Use a small magnet to check for any stray

chips.

E.

Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Apply

a small amount of silicone sealer to the new

threads. Apply more sealer to the 3/8"NPT

x 1/2" inverted flare fitting and secure in

hole. Make sure a seal is formed all around

the fitting.

F.

Thread the tube nut and 1/2" x 90°

aluminum tube into the inverted flare fitting

by hand. (See Figs. 2-b, 2-c.) Do not

tighten until after the supercharger drain

hose has been connected.

G.

Drain the engine oil and change the filter.

H.

Temporarily cap off the oil drain fitting to

keep out debris until drain hose is attached

at a later time.

I.

Refill engine with 5W/30 synthetic or

conventional SH/CF rated motor oil.

NOTE: This method of rolling over the lip

of the hole and tapping it works

very well if carefully done and

should cause no problems.

Fig. 2-b

Fig. 2-c / View From Passenger’s Side

2. OIL DRAIN, CONT'D.

(ENGINE OIL-FED KITS ONLY. APPLICATIONS WITH V3 SUPER-

CHARGERS SKIP AHEAD TO STEP 4.)

OIL PAN

DRAIN HOSE FROM

SUPERCHARGER

OIL DRAIN TUBE

CRANK PULLEY

P/N: 4FL020-010

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