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Oil drain plug

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My 72 f250 has a plastic oil pan drain plug. Its rubber, as and I think its factory original. I cant get it back in, because it's so old. Any ideas?? Thanks.
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A rubber or plastic drain plug is not factory.

At one time there was a commonly available rubber plug used for stripped holes that had a plastic tool you inserted in the center to install.

I can’t find a picture of one right now, but show us what you have...

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Locate a new metal drain plug.
If it turns out your threads on the oil pan are worn or buggered up there are drain plugs available that are 1/2 oversize thread that can be used. I had to use one on mine when I first acquired my ‘67.
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:yt: I've used the oversize plugs on a couple of different vehicles over the years. Available at your local parts store.
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