Summers22

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Okay so I have a 2007 FX2 with the 5.4 and obviously a automatic transmission. I changed the oil for the first time today (I do all my own maintenance) and noticed that the hole on the bottom of the flywheel was open and I could see the teeth of the flywheel. My question is should it be open like this or is there a rubber plug that should be in there? Thanks and sorry if this is a stupid question......I am assuming open is how it is supposed to be.

'06Roush_150

Mine has a rubber plug. I only know this because I just had to replace my flexplate, spun the center right out of it.

dyeguy1212

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Yep, there should be a plug.


Sorry to thread jack, but roush, how difficult was that job? JW

Summers22

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I am assuming this is a dealer only item. I have looked online and ebay with no luck. Thanks for the replies guys!

'06Roush_150

It was a pain. The clearence between the supecharger and the firewall was too little to allow the engine and transmission to drop. We either had to remove the supercharger or raise the cab a few inches. We decided to raise the cab, didnt want to locate a gasket, and mess with the charger, plus I had a frame and body repair guy helping. Without the supercharger it wouldn't be that bad.

Blown Ford

Wow! I can't believe you went through all of that. I simply jacked the truck up, unbolted the tc from the flywheel using the access hole on the driverside, unbolted the starter, trans dip stick, unbolted the trans, dropped the driveshaft, and cross member. Slid the trans back on a floor jack about 6-7" and changed the flywheel. Took about 4hrs.

Heres my thread on it https://www.f150forum.com/f4/cracked-flex-plate-235858/

Blown Ford

I've checked Tasca and Rockauto with no luck.

Summers22

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Thanks for looking! I found it on Fordparts.com, part #7N171, its $7.38. Funny thing is, a guy just posted about mice in his bellhousing and the clutch plates were all gummed up with grass, hair and gunk. I will be ordering a new plug tomorrow if they dont have one at my local dealer.

'06Roush_150

I don't know how you got the top bolts on the bellhousing. I spent a couple hours on it and finally took it to my buddys shop. Only took him about 7 or 8 hours. Good job though! Here's some evidence. I wasn't even in it, I was just cruising about 75 mph.

Blown Ford

Wow, sheared completely. Glad it didn't do any other damage. I was able to reach the top bolts by using every extension and adapter I have plus 2 of my dads. This allowed me to sit at the tail shaft with the ratchet and turn. The hardest part is getting them back in and started by hand and then getting the fuel lines to snap back in their clip style holder. Third time I've had to pull the trans.