RRaulston
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So in my bid to complete the fluid change on all components, the transmission was next. I crawl under and drain the transfer case. Got a few gallons of 15w 40 which was dark but not burnt. It was old. I then make my way to the trans pan and reach up and touch the plug and it wobbles. Confused, I first try to tighten it to verify it was loose and it won't tighten. IT WON'T FREAKING TIGHTEN! So, I remove it, and, in the pic, you can see what I found. A transfer case drain plug. I have to be the luckiest guy ever in that the plug didn't fall out and ruin the trans... The other pic shows the threads in the pan. I think there are enough threads left to be safe with the correct plug. Weird, but I'm so pissed and thankful at the same time.... Does anyone have an Allison part number for the pan plug? No kidding, I'm touching everything on this truck before I venture out more than 10 miles. (my insurance tow limit) Thanks!!