Fuel tank Drain Bolt

[SierraHotel]

Anyone know of a place to procure one for a M35A2...or barring that, the thread pitch/size and the bolt size so I can get one commercially? I'm usually pretty good at searching, but I have not A) found one in my internet searching, nor B) found my original that appears to have grown lil' legs and taken a stroll. I'd really rather not get one of those expanding plugs.

 

[porkysplace]

Look up the NSN number in the parts TM , the go to http://www.parttarget.com/
and search the NSN it will give you the specs of the part.

 

[rustystud]

Anyone know of a place to procure one for a M35A2...or barring that, the thread pitch/size and the bolt size so I can get one commercially? I'm usually pretty good at searching, but I have not A) found one in my internet searching, nor B) found my original that appears to have grown lil' legs and taken a stroll. I'd really rather not get one of those expanding plugs.

Are you talking about the drain plug ? It is just a standard 1/2" NPT plug. I went with brass since my last one decided to rust itself in place.

 

[SierraHotel]

Are you talking about the drain plug ? It is just a standard 1/2" NPT plug. I went with brass since my last one decided to rust itself in place.

Thank you RustyStud

 

[rustystud]

Your very welcome.

 

[Kharville]

Does this fuel tank drain plug get any type of sealant on the threads when replaced or just screwed in tight?

Same question for the transfer case drain plug. Mine is tight but dripping oil from the transfer case.

 

[jbayer]

It is PIPE thread, so a fuel/oil resistant pipe sealant is best, Teflon tape(yellow for fuel/oil) ,etc.
A little goes a long way

 

[Barrman]

I like Permatex Number 2 gasket maker for those plugs. The white tube with the really sticky black goo. Being NPT, they shouldn't need sealant, but as pointed out sometimes they do. I have never used it on my fuel tanks though. Just the gear oil plugs.

 

[rustystud]

Does this fuel tank drain plug get any type of sealant on the threads when replaced or just screwed in tight?

Same question for the transfer case drain plug. Mine is tight but dripping oil from the transfer case.

Like "jbayer" said. Teflon tape is good. I prefer to use the paste myself. Gets in the threads better.

 

[Dbarto]

Hey everyone! I know this thread is older, but I just referenced it for my tank. Turns out mine is a 3/4 inch pipe thread on the bottom.