Water in fuel sensor BUSTED!!!

[Mr. Fix it]

Was changing out the fuel filter today on the dodge. The freakin WIF sensor was a little loose, so you guessed it! SNAP!!

Cummins part store is closed today. I have to have the truck for work in the AM.

I found an old radiator petcock (plastic) that threaded in nicely, but it leaks under pressure (when running).

ANY IDEAS???? Hell, I don't ven know the thread pitch or size. Was thinking maybe a bolt or oil drain plug (correct threads of course), just till I can get the part on my way home from work tommorrow. Thanks, Kevin

 

[Geno]

Wrap the threads real good with teflon tape. Plastic to metal some times dont make a good match

 

[Big K]

Take the plastic petcock to the auto parts store, and see if you can get a brass pipe plug in the same thread pitch. Use teflon tape, or, my preference, pipe thread sealant. Be careful not to overtighten.

 

[Mr. Fix it]

Thanks for the replies. Got it fixed.

I took the housing to the auto parts store and found that a 1/2"x20tpi oil drain plug (and fiber washer) fit perfectly. Cost: $2.50, and I even got the one with the magnet in it. I heard it supposed to make the truck run faster and jump higher or something like that.

Gonna order a new WIF sensor from Genos. When that arrives, I'll make sure that plug stays in the glove box. That way, I'll never need it again. Thanks again, Kevin