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jeepdave

New member here who knows nothing about these things aside from them being red, so please be kind. :)

 

I finally had a chance to take a closer look at my Charger 12 project and noticed the oil drain plug was a pipe that came from the engine with a cap at the end. Is this a factory setup?

 

If not, I am guessing it was added to make oil changes easier and cleaner. I'd like to keep it original, but at the same time I am lacking confidence in the cap and am worried about it possibly vibrating off while in use. I was able to gently remove it with a pair of vice grips so that is a start, but the thing doesn't even have a square head for a socket... 

 

Thanks guys.

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pfrederi

Yes it was factory...You can by hex headed pipe caps if you prefer.

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KC9KAS

1st of all @jeepdave :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

 

A lot of folks change the oil drain pipe to make oil changing easier!

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ebinmaine
2 hours ago, KC9KAS said:

1st of all @jeepdave :text-welcomeconfetti: to :rs:

 

A lot of folks change the oil drain pipe to make oil changing easier!

:text-yeahthat:

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cleat

A lot of later engines come from the factory this way (all of my Onans did).

 

So long as the cap is a proper pipe cap and tightens up well then you should have no problem.

 

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jeepdave

Thanks everyone. I'll keep it the way it is.

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Sarge

Some automotive parts stores have an extensive cabinet of brass fittings - they should have a hex headed brass cap available or you can find them at a good home improvement/hardware store. Most Kohlers use a 3/8"NPT pipe.

 

Sarge

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