Got my new style HFCM Drain plug

[powerboatr]

Mine showed up in the mail on Saturday from our great folks at the powerstroke shop, AKA Wabash Ford.
Thanks Chris
it is a bit heavier and has a big knurled end for my fat fingers to grab hold of

 

[ranger boy]

new style? are there different ones?
oh and pics would be nice (hint hint nudge nudge)

 

[Ford Doctor]

I had a brainstorm while at work one day, read the following article I wrote as a result.

HFCM Water Separator Drain Plug Upgrade

I heard a rumor a couple of weeks ago that the plugs were on backorder due to unexpected demand.

 

[powerboatr]

yep its the new style that ford doc had on his site that comes in the new lcf truck
wabash had em on backorder.
I was first of six that called in to rder.
If it would stay warm i will get out and install it

thanks ford doc for the info
your site is great
can a Helicopter/radial engine/turbine nut join

 

[jharvey]

Unfortunately they are on backorder until..............who knows.

I tried 4 IH parts houses and none of them have any -mad

I'll keep trying

John

 

[Invader]

Heck my ford dealer didn't even know they existed. He said it was a ford part number but no banana. Where can I get one?????

Vancouver BC, Canada

 

[powerboatr]

one of our sponsors, powerstroke shop
ask for chris

 

[WD40]

I have to go to North Little Rock today and pick two of them up. I ordered one for my buddy who has a 03 6.0. I am getting them from the I-H truck dealer and he said the Dallas warehouse had 18 in stock on Monday afternoon. None of the Ford dealers here, knew they existed.

 

[powerboatr]

The morning was cold,
The ground was frozen
I slid under the truck,
To change out the drain plug I had chosen.

The Low cab forward
Fuel conditioner drain,
Makes resetting the water in fuel light
Much less of a pain

With a quick spin of my 6 mm hex key,
Out came the old plug with no fuel on me.

The new plug with its large Knurled Cap,
The new design is less likely to strip,
Which really cuts down the need for a tap?

So now when I get the Water in Fuel light,
I will no longer cringe,
At the thought of a fight,
For now I have a drain,
I can unscrew,
Even at Night.

No tools are needed,
Just my big fat fingers
Its almost spill proof to limit
#2 smell that surely lingers.

 

[DaveBen]

I have had mine on order for about two weeks now. Maybe they are arriving at the dealerships now???

Dave