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7.3L Power Stroke Engine and Drivetrain Discussion of the 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 1999-Up Super Duty trucks and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.

       
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Old 05-07-2008, 09:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Oil drip!

My engine oil drain plug has a very small drip, about 1/2 a teaspoon a day when sitting parked.

I have replaced the copper washer and have tighten the plug to where I don't dare going any further.

This copper washer I bought from Ford; however I am not impressed.

My Ranger has a washer with a built in o-ring, very nice.

Any suggestions on the fix?

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Old 05-07-2008, 04:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The fix?

Today I went to a equipment supply store and found aluminum crush washers with an o-ring built into the washer.

Hopefully this will give a good seal.
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:56 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Get a fumoto valve... Best thing I've done..........

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Question?

How far do there valves extend pass the bottom of the oil pan?
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If you get the one without the nipple on it, probably no more than an inch. more like 3/4". I'd measure it for you, but it's on my dad's truck which is in Kentucky. I'm in Illinois.
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3/4"

Not bad.

I'll order one today.

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Whats the price on that valve

I checked their website and didn't see any pricing. I like the idea but what does it cost?

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The one with the nipple seems better to me, because then you can attach a hose to it for more convenient oil draining.
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