HCFM Drain Plug Quick Question
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HCFM Drain Plug Quick Question
Hello
I recently purchased an IH replacement drain plug and I have a question concerning the length of the plug. The new plug has a tail on it and I am concerned that it may impede fuel flow.
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I recently purchased an IH replacement drain plug and I have a question concerning the length of the plug. The new plug has a tail on it and I am concerned that it may impede fuel flow.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by oldwo
Hello
I recently purchased an IH replacement drain plug and I have a question concerning the length of the plug. The new plug has a tail on it and I am concerned that it may impede fuel flow.
Thanks
I recently purchased an IH replacement drain plug and I have a question concerning the length of the plug. The new plug has a tail on it and I am concerned that it may impede fuel flow.
Thanks
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I too searched the world over for one. Once I got the # I had it in a day from International, 14.00 It works sweet installed it last night
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removing the old style plug is a little difficult for me. the front drive shaft is in the way and I cant get it out with a screwdriver or socket. Does this mean I will have to remove the driveshaft to remove the plug?
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You can either drop the driveshaft or take the HFCM out and work with it on a bench. The amount of labor is probaly about the same.
I bought this kit and pulled the unit, as my plug was stripped also. Mike
OTC part # 7361.---$10.00 dollars + tax
2 pc set with 5/16 and 3/8 disconnect.
plastic disconnects
I bought this kit and pulled the unit, as my plug was stripped also. Mike
OTC part # 7361.---$10.00 dollars + tax
2 pc set with 5/16 and 3/8 disconnect.
plastic disconnects
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Originally Posted by M. Kelly
You can either drop the driveshaft or take the HFCM out and work with it on a bench. The amount of labor is probaly about the same.
I bought this kit and pulled the unit, as my plug was stripped also. Mike
OTC part # 7361.---$10.00 dollars + tax
2 pc set with 5/16 and 3/8 disconnect.
plastic disconnects
I bought this kit and pulled the unit, as my plug was stripped also. Mike
OTC part # 7361.---$10.00 dollars + tax
2 pc set with 5/16 and 3/8 disconnect.
plastic disconnects
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Yes Sir,
I did remove the HFCM. I loosened the three mounting bolts, uncliped the lines and slid the HFCM out between the driveshaft and the body towards the front.
I had one small particle of foreign material come out of the unit when I cleaned it. I did not remove the side plate for the cleaning, just the cap. Mike
I did remove the HFCM. I loosened the three mounting bolts, uncliped the lines and slid the HFCM out between the driveshaft and the body towards the front.
I had one small particle of foreign material come out of the unit when I cleaned it. I did not remove the side plate for the cleaning, just the cap. Mike
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Reidicus, you should be able to use a regular L shaped hex wrench, unless your plug is stripped. Like this
If it is stripped some people have been able to use some JB weld to attach the hex wrench to the plug. Others have used a cutting wheel to cut a straight line across the head of the plug and use a screwdriver. And some others have hused an easy out bit.
If it is stripped some people have been able to use some JB weld to attach the hex wrench to the plug. Others have used a cutting wheel to cut a straight line across the head of the plug and use a screwdriver. And some others have hused an easy out bit.
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M. Kelly- When you removed the HCFM to replace the drain plug....did you have any problems with fuel leaking out of the lines or air getting the same? I have totallyn stripped my HCFM drain plug and didn't know you could just take it off and then torture it on a bench!
JB
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