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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Besides using the ratcheting straps to pull it back into position, another trick is to mark the pan when you remove it and cut a 2 1/4 diameter hole under the drain plug. Once back in place, you will never need to remove the pan again to drain the gearbox.
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Thanks for that JFP! I have always wondered why this was never recommended. My question is why not just cut the hole and then drain? If removed and hole cut would it be advised to weld a reinforcement ring onto plate to prevent future stress cracking?