Welp, I went to drain the old fuel on a recently-delivered truck and the plug was so brittle that the outer lip came off and the plug went into the tank when I tried to remove it. Got any recommended tools/procedures to fish out the plug without dropping the tank? Currently looking for a pair of needle-nose pliers or something similar that will get in there through the drain plug hole and grab it.
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Fuel Plug Retrieval
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Does your truck have the fuel sender access plate upgrade? Might be time to add it if it doesn't. Bigger hole to work with.
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Unfortunately it does not… Has anyone added the access panel without dropping the tank? Would take some precision cutting, no doubt.
I have one long enough to reach it but can’t get ahold of it. Cussing isn’t helping either.
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It will not hurt anything to just leave it.
That's what I'm thinkin. No sludge was evident when draining, and every fuel system component functions. I'll just leave it in there as a souvenier for another day and tell my OCD to ignore it. Thanks.
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If you decide you want an access port, they are available. Might be worth a look on ePay. I only found one seller and he is currently out of stock. Found two more options:
KIT FUEL TANK ACCESS
The Kit Fuel Tank Access from Midwest Military Equipment is a must-have accessory for hassle-free and convenient fueling. Say goodbye to spills and leaks with this revolutionary product!
midwestmilitaryequipment.com
Yes sir, that looks like an absolute must if and whenever a fuel tank has to be dropped. I bookmarked this thread for when I inevitably do:
looking for access cover
looking for a fuel tank access cover ( cover for on the floor) NSN # 2510-01-454-7077 Thanks
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This happened on my rig two years ago. My rig has a clean and intact fuel intake sock. For that reason, I just left it alone.
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Everyone is correct about leaving it and I suggest you only replace it with the "real" replacement part with the screw in the center.
My 2 cents for what it's worth.
Yes sir, already got the OEM Plug. Now I have an open afternoon to replace the transmission filter. Thanks all!
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