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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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AIH Delete plug?

Does anyone know where to find this plug or possibly what the thread size is so I can just get it at the hardware store? I know I've seen it some where.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Go to the auto parts store and ask for an oil pan drain plug for a Dodge Cummins.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Go to the auto parts store and ask for an oil pan drain plug for a Dodge Cummins.
That's what I used....I think it was $6 bucks
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Awsome theres a dodge dealer rite up the street. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Pocket
Go to the auto parts store and ask for an oil pan drain plug for a Dodge Cummins.
I don't have the part number on me but I got mine at Napa. And, yes, it was an oil drain plug for a Cummins. Comes with a rubber gasket too (was about $6).
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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One thing I didn't mention though......if you plan on using the AIH delete plug for tapping purposes on the boost gauge, get the one from ITP Diesel, ya can't do it with the Cummins one. I already had mine tapped into the map line, so it didn't matter with me
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=48

Looks like the price has gone up a little since I got mine.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Air Intake Heater AIH Plug for 99.5-2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel

Here's what I used for a plug and boost fitting. He has all three styles.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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I just got a drain plug from the parts store,but it's the wrong one. It's to small. Do you guys know what size motor it might have come from? Also what if I just cut the heater off and screw it back in?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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I just got a drain plug from the parts store,but it's the wrong one. It's to small. Do you guys know what size motor it might have come from? Also what if I just cut the heater off and screw it back in?

that's what i did a while back. took the angle grinder and cut it flush, can't beat a freebie. i have the one tapped for the boost gauge in the kit that barry posted, but i haven't bought my gauges yet, so i haven't put it on yet.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sideshow
that's what i did a while back. took the angle grinder and cut it flush, can't beat a freebie. i have the one tapped for the boost gauge in the kit that barry posted, but i haven't bought my gauges yet, so i haven't put it on yet.

Kevin, I take it you are not throwing a code?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Cool thanks. I just went back to the dodge dealer and they are really giving me a hard time. I left empty handed when I finally told them I was using it for my powerstroke.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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I got a drain plug at Napa that was 22mm 1.5 that worked ok. It's a little longer than the ones you can buy from the sponsors mentioned above but I wanted to delete the IAH before I made a trip. It certainly isn't as much of a restriction as the never-used heating coil.

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Kevin, I take it you are not throwing a code?
no, i just cut off the element. and left the wire intact. i have the wire to eliminate the code but haven't hooked it up.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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no, i just cut off the element. and left the wire intact. i have the wire to eliminate the code but haven't hooked it up.

Thanks.......
 
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