Adding a transmission pan drain plug?

[Montclaire]

Hello, I picked up a 518 pan for my 727, which I am told is deeper than even MP's "deep" pan. The cost was not bad either, at $12 from a trans house, and it has a provision for a magnet. The only drawback is that it does not have a drain plug. Any suggestions on what I should use, and where I should locate it? I know they have some that sandwich against the pan, I'm thinking welding would be better. Or is the whole thing just a waste of time and a liability?
Thanks

 

[Cranky]

How often do you change your trans fluid? Not having a drain plug isn't really a drawback imo. If you have to drop the pan to drain the fluid, you might actually change the filter and adjust the low/reverse band. Actually, if you lower the pan right, you won't even make a mess.

 

[moparstuart]

totally agree with cranky , if you change the fluid , best to change the filter also . Filter and pan gasket kits are cheap .

 

[tpodwdog]

if I had my " DRUTHERS'.....id "druther" have a way to drain it easily.....weather i needed to drain it or not. im all about easy....im all about it!

 

[70rr-brian]

Only advantage to having a drain plug is not getting the mess when you finally drop the pan to replace the filter.

 

[moparmarks]

Well all my automatics get a plug. Fast,easy and fun.