I think I'm going to opt for the Femco EZ Drain plug. Are those things available at a local autoparts store or is it something I'd need to order?

 

A stubby 3/8" ratchet is your friend to prevent over-torquing.

 

I have one of these:

http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?pid=59&step=4

Pretty handy. Adds roughly 5 hp.

 

My Femco came directly from Cummins.

The only thing you have to consider with either the FEMCO or Fumotomo is that you have a 2 wd and the plug DOES hang down a bit from the pan (3/4" maybe). If you ever drove over something on the road, or offroad for that matter it could conceivably break off. Chances are slim though - but something to consider.

This one, while not a quick drain type looks pretty stout:

http://www.genosgarage.com/CoastalDa...ID=408&CATID=1

 

I"ve got a couple of customers that have had that issue. We used the Mopar gray rtv at the base of the drain plug (little ring at the base of the plug in the groove where the seal rides) and that has sealed them up fine.

 

This is one of those items that following the torque specs is not required (to me). I have always just threaded it in by hand and then snugged it with the wrench. Works good and I have yet to break the bolt.

 

Since you gorilla-d it on and cracked the plug..did you crack the pan/threads? could be just a hairline that when you put pressure on it with the new plug opens up for leaks.

 

Assuming the pan is stripped- do they sell self tapping drain plugs for our trucks?

 

I just grab an O-ring everytime I pick up the filter, and put it on the plug. then just tight and a little bit. NO LEAKS. replace the oring= $.14 well worth the effort.

 

I also use the Femco. My stock plug split the steel washer off with 44ft lbs using a torque wrench. The ******* wanted $15 for the plug and (sit down) $15 for the washer. I informed him it was only a washer and left.

 

I agree. Get a rubber O-ring and put it on the drain plug with the factory washer. It will seal. It seems on these pans, the sheet metal will distort right around the hole, if they are overtightened.

 

Sounds stripped. 44ft lbs is an awful lot of torque for an oil pan.

 

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Nope thats the recomended torque for the drain plug. Chances are the threads in pan are fine and you just got a crappy washer as I did.

 

I use one of the drain plugs from geno's ,and I love it quick, clean and no tightening just a flick of a finger
http://www.genosgarage.com/CoastalDa...D=1013&CATID=1

 

Sounds great and all, but what about it catching on things that you drive over? Corn stalks for me? Im just concerned about breaking it off!