Foreign Object on my Oil plug
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Foreign Object on my Oil plug
When I my wife had the truck serviced, the guy found two small objects stuck to my oil plug as shown in the picture. They appear as if they are from the same origin. My first thought was that they had broken off of a valve, because they seem to have a "cup" to them. The outer radius from each of the pieces is machined, and the inner edge as well as the ends of each piece are jagged where they broke off of something.
My wife is not too mechanically inclined, and I got to thinking that maybe it was just a washer around the oil plug that broke. However, the material seems really hard, and it appears to be broken on the inner radius and ends. The last thing that I did was install the 38r and regulated return. I did gut my turbo pedestal, but I don't have any idea how these pieces would come from there. The truck seems to run fine, and there is not any oil consumption to speak of. I have noticed a slight knock ever since I installed the reg return (I mean slight) that sounds like the ole' #8 injector complaining about the reg return providing too much fuel.
Anyways, anyone recognize these pieces?
My wife is not too mechanically inclined, and I got to thinking that maybe it was just a washer around the oil plug that broke. However, the material seems really hard, and it appears to be broken on the inner radius and ends. The last thing that I did was install the 38r and regulated return. I did gut my turbo pedestal, but I don't have any idea how these pieces would come from there. The truck seems to run fine, and there is not any oil consumption to speak of. I have noticed a slight knock ever since I installed the reg return (I mean slight) that sounds like the ole' #8 injector complaining about the reg return providing too much fuel.
Anyways, anyone recognize these pieces?
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Didn't we just a have a thread a few months back similar to this?? I believe it was determined that it was part of a failing turbo. Did you replace the turbo because it was on its way out, or was it just an upgrade?
The big copper thing is a penny -- how'd that get in there??
The big copper thing is a penny -- how'd that get in there??
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Izzy351
Didn't we just a have a thread a few months back similar to this?? I believe it was determined that it was part of a failing turbo. Did you replace the turbo because it was on its way out, or was it just an upgrade?
The big copper thing is a penny -- how'd that get in there??
The big copper thing is a penny -- how'd that get in there??
I think I'll contact the Navistar engineering department on the penny.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,541
Likes: 2
From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Originally Posted by bdrummonds
can we get that nominated for quote of the month^^^^^^^^^
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,582
Likes: 12
From: 21791
Ive racked my brain for the night and i cannot come up with anything. I'll go look in my spare parts tomorrow and see if i can find anything. Put the bottom edge of the right piece to the bottom edge of the left piece, and see if they match? Does the penny fit inside that "cup" that the two pieces make? It would be helpful :0
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
Ive racked my brain for the night and i cannot come up with anything. I'll go look in my spare parts tomorrow and see if i can find anything. Put the bottom edge of the right piece to the bottom edge of the left piece, and see if they match? Does the penny fit inside that "cup" that the two pieces make? It would be helpful :0
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,584
Likes: 0
From: Millbrook Alabama
Go by and pick up a new drain plug with washer, and compare just to be sure. If the old washer was seated against the pan, and had cracked when the plug was pulled the magnetic force may have just attracted those pieces.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,892
Likes: 2
From: Middle Tennessee
Originally Posted by schmity
When I my wife had the truck serviced, the guy found two small objects stuck to my oil plug as shown in the picture.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,191
Likes: 4
From: Blairsville,Ga
my first thought was a grade 8 washer about 3/8" but that would not be radioused even broken
the next thought would be a steel sleeve or hollow shaft with a snap ring land,but never having a PSD torn down would have no idea if such a thing would exist
the next thought would be a steel sleeve or hollow shaft with a snap ring land,but never having a PSD torn down would have no idea if such a thing would exist