Fresh water drain plug
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Topic: Fresh water drain plug
Posted By: GLBCamper
Subject: Fresh water drain plug
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 11:39am
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When I hand tighten my fresh water drain plug, it is only threaded about 2/3 of the way in. Should I use a pliers to tighten the plug until it is flush with the tank? It seems plenty tight the way it is, but I don't want it to work loose and fall out while driving. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 12:02pm
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As long as it is not leaking, you should be fine. You don't want to force it. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 3:10pm
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Agree with Leo B. My only concern would be with cross threading. If it's feels good, tightens up, and is engaging 3-5 threads you're good.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 5:00pm
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It's definitely not stripped and feels like it's solid, so I'm not going to worry about it. Thanks! ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 6:55pm
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I have 2 suggestions fo degrees.r you regarding the fresh water drain plug- if you are worried about leaks or see a small leak you can easily wrap the plug with a couple of wraps of plumber's teflon tape . but i think a better solution is to replace the plug with a drain valve. the pvc units are easily available at any of the big box home improvement centers. I used teflon tape on it also as I installed it. It's easier to drain-you don't have to crawl under and get wet, just turn the knob travel safe Vann  ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 7:03pm
| Finger tight is fine - I can turn mine by hand. When you start it, turn it backwards so you can feel the threads match and then screw it in. |
Posted By: Craneman
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 9:30pm
I would be afraid of knocking that valve off, I just go hand tight and has been fine. Moe ------------- Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150 
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 9:51pm
My thought exactly. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2015 at 11:27pm
 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |