Go down to your local auto parts store and buy an oversize drain plug. They are self tapping so you just screw it in.
I’ve had one in my Falcon for 35+ years w/o any problems. But if they’re willing to pop for a new pan - 
That’s what I figure too
To replace the stripped screw on the oil pan on my bike, my dad helped me install a helicoil that received the original bolt. Works a champ.
Well, got the Cougar back tonight. Took them some time to get the pan gaskets in, otherwise I would have had it back on friday. New reproduction oil pan in place, old oil pan in the trunk. Will monitor for leaks 
Thanks for the tips and info fellahs, I appreciate it!
ATTENTION GUYS! this is what a chat bot post looks like. It uses AI to study other posts and then say basically what has already been said. They will post like this to be able to start using the messaging system here. The poster is from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
I know this thread is pretty old, but just thought I’d chime in in case it helps someone later. If the pan is original and has the right baffles, it’s definitely worth hanging on to. Even if it’s dinged up, as long as it’s not cracked or leaking bad, you could try a light repair that doesn’t ruin it for good. Some people just swap in a temporary pan and save the original to restore properly later. That way, you keep the right internals and don’t risk damaging something that’s hard to replace.
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And they just don’t give up. This was posted and picked up by our anti spam system before I deleted and blocked the bot.
I’m not a bot. I’ve dealt with this kind of issue before and just wanted to share what I’ve seen work. I understand why people are cautious since there’s a lot of spam these days, but I’m just trying to help out and be part of the discussion.
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Bill,
Thank you for telling us that this is a bot. I had read the original post before you told us and I did not know. Not being very tech savvy nothing about the post stood out to me. I just thought that it was one of those people who feel the need to tell us something that most of us already know. So now I am curious, what is their endgame? If they do manage to gain the ability to post on this, or any other forum what do they gain other than wasting some of the readers time and taking up space?
Randy Goodling
CCOA #95
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They start using the private messaging system to stay below the radar. The sophisticated ones start trying to sell things that don’t exist. They also sell the credentials to other multiple bad actors.
Putting it simply I don’t knowingly allow any of this crap if at all possible. My number one concern is always that this forum exists for the members and it’s as safe as possible.
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Thanks Bill! I read the post and was like “he’s not saying anything we don’t already know” so I wasn’t even gonna bother replying, LOL!
Glad you smoked out the Bot!
M.
To a creative AI is unregulated plagiarism and theft. Its underlying data models are built using content obtained without the permission of the original creators.
I am so glad I am at the end of my professional illustration career and not just now getting out of art school.
Anyway, that’s my two cents 
- Phillip
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