Oil drain assembly – Paxton Superchargers 5.7L Dodge Hemi User Manual

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Section 3

OIL DRAIN ASSEMBLY

On the passenger side of the oil pan locate

the large hump in the oil pan measure

down1-3/4" from the lip of the oil pan and

make a mark. Center the mark between the

two oil pan retaining bolts. (See Fig 3-a.)

*** NOTE ***

It may be necessary to slightly bend the transmis-

sion cooler lines to gain access to the oil drain loca-

tion.

Fig. 3-b

3. OIL DRAIN ASSEMBLY

Using a 3/16" drill bit drill a pilot hole at the

designated mark, use grease on the drill bit

to catch any metal shavings from falling into

the oil pan. With a small piece of wire con-

firm that there is nothing to interfere with

the punch that is provided.

Using an air hammer and the supplied punch

start to enlarge the hole to 9/16" of an inch.

It is recommended to use anti seize or grease

on the punch, which will allow the punch to

role the pan correctly.

*** NOTE ***

Using a hammer can damage the oil pan, extra care

is required.)

When you have the hole enlarged to 9/16"

pack the flutes of a 3/8" NPT tap (not sup-

plied). Tap the hole until the fitting can be

started.

Fig. 3-a

Thoroughly clean the threaded area. Reach

inside the oil pan and retrieve any stray

chips. Apply a small amount of sealer to the

new threads. Apply more sealer to the sup-

plied 3/8" x 16 x –8 fitting and secure in the

hole using a 13/16" open end wrench. Make

sure a seal is formed all around the fitting.

(See Fig. 3-b.)

Drain the engine oil, install a new oil filter,

and refill the engine with fresh oil.

OIL DRAIN ASSEMBLY