Oil drain plug

[gunnie]

Hey guys,
Could anyone tell me how much clearance there is between the drain plug and oil pump tube? Yep I striped my drain plug, pulled most threads off of it. Went to oreillys and bought a 1/2 x 20 drain plug but it was about 3/8 longer than the original. so before I screw something else up I thought I'd ask if anyone could tell me about the clearance.
Thanks, Gunnie

 

[BigRigTech]

The correct drain plug is like $5 from International. I bought a new one for my IDI.

 

[icanfixall]

Normally its about 1/4 inch give or take. It really depends on whether or not the bottom of the pan has been dented. Try this. Stick a screwdriver up into the drain hole and take a measurement of the distance. You will be surprised at how small the pickup to pan is.

 

[Agnem]

That's for sure. It's REAL close.

 

[tractorman86]

i've heard from a good friend of mine (our shop manager), we had a guy that didn't want to work so he loosened the oil plug while the truck was running and walked away. it only dripped a very small puddle and the plug was hanging on by the magnet next to the hole when my friend looked. it wouldn't let much oil drain because the pickup tube was so close to the drain hole

 

[gunnie]

stopped by international today and picked up the correct replacement, thanks for the info guys.
gunnie

 

[69dieselfreak]

cut your new drain plug the same length as your old one thats what id do