Air Injection port plug - is this a good alternative? (1 Viewer)

[gottahot1]

I might have the wrong vehicle for someone who doesn't like to spend a lot of money unnecessarily, but I have an F145 ('68 FJ40) and want to remove the air injection rail. I can't stomach the $9.00 price tag for each plug available from some suppliers so I went looking for an alternative. As with most topics on this forum there is a TON of info which makes it hard to wade through and find the relevant bits but I understand the plugs to be 1/4" BSPT.

A quick google search revealed some reasonably priced plugs: McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/9151K254/

Are those likely to work?

 

[1911]

I might have the wrong vehicle for someone who doesn't like to spend a lot of money unnecessarily, but I have an F145 ('68 FJ40) and want to remove the air injection rail. I can't stomach the $9.00 price tag for each plug available from some suppliers so I went looking for an alternative. As with most topics on this forum there is a TON of info which makes it hard to wade through and find the relevant bits but I understand the plugs to be 1/4" BSPT.

A quick google search revealed some reasonably priced plugs: McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/9151K254/

Are those likely to work?

Should work just fine.

I like to use a high-temp liquid sealer on mine. Loctite makes one.

 

[RMD3050]

I might have the wrong vehicle for someone who doesn't like to spend a lot of money unnecessarily, but I have an F145 ('68 FJ40) and want to remove the air injection rail. I can't stomach the $9.00 price tag for each plug available from some suppliers so I went looking for an alternative. As with most topics on this forum there is a TON of info which makes it hard to wade through and find the relevant bits but I understand the plugs to be 1/4" BSPT.

A quick google search revealed some reasonably priced plugs: McMaster-Carr - https://www.mcmaster.com/9151K254/

Are those likely to work?

Here’s what I found the beginning of the year. 10 pieces for $8.95
I have a 2F engine and they worked great.

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-M14x1-5mm-Pitch-Socket-Screws/dp/B01AXUU6B4?pd_rd_w=uFNqA&content-id=amzn1.sym.9ec5f664-613b-401e-9792-8deef5f0b786&pf_rd_p=9ec5f664-613b-401e-9792-8deef5f0b786&pf_rd_r=JZQTWNZP4RSH62G66XCY&pd_rd_wg=U4Y5b&pd_rd_r=c91b7852-6fd4-4db2-ac6d-4b2872b7d186&pd_rd_i=B01AXUU6B4&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_17_i

 

[Pighead]

Jim C. Has a storefront here, he sells a kit for a 2F air rail delete, very reasonably priced with quick delivery. Comes in a Mcmaster-carr bag. Comes with some extra parts too

 

[gottahot1]

Here’s what I found the beginning of the year. 10 pieces for $8.95
I have a 2F engine and they worked great.

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-M14x1-5mm-Pitch-Socket-Screws/dp/B01AXUU6B4?pd_rd_w=uFNqA&content-id=amzn1.sym.9ec5f664-613b-401e-9792-8deef5f0b786&pf_rd_p=9ec5f664-613b-401e-9792-8deef5f0b786&pf_rd_r=JZQTWNZP4RSH62G66XCY&pd_rd_wg=U4Y5b&pd_rd_r=c91b7852-6fd4-4db2-ac6d-4b2872b7d186&pd_rd_i=B01AXUU6B4&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_17_i

That's perfect! Along with some 1600F high temp Permatex anti-sieze, that makes a budget friendly upgrade I can live with!

 

[gottahot1]

Jim C. Has a storefront here, he sells a kit for a 2F air rail delete, very reasonably priced with quick delivery. Comes in a Mcmaster-carr bag. Comes with some extra parts too

@Pighead, is his kit compatible with an F or just the 2F?

Also, how do I find his storefront?

 

[Pighead]

The air rail plugs fit my Late F head fine, assume they're all the same.
I forget how I found his store

 

[gottahot1]

I can't find any members named JimC nor can I see anything under small business storefront or in the vendor area for anything that resembles JimC

 

[Pighead]

I can't find any members named JimC nor can I see anything under small business storefront or in the vendor area for anything that resembles JimC

Perhaps try FJ40Jim (@FJ40Jim)

 

[mrboatman]

Try this for @FJ40Jim store Toyota Land Cruiser specialty parts - https://tlcperformance.com/

 

[Living in the Past]

Curious those who's 68 had plugs when they purchased it l a single plug or a outer hex on the outside and square head plug threaded in the outer plug. Had my 68 since 7/74. It came with two plug setup.

 

[charliemeyer007]

For extra buck or two total nickeled brass over the steel would be my choice. Be sure and consider shipping, I buy a lot of stuff on Amoron all the time - I have nevered paid for shipping.

 

[zerotreedelta]

For better or worse, I also used the M14 Dormans.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SG8YRQ/

 

[chubot]

What type of thread sealer should be used on these air rail plugs?

 

[1911]

What type of thread sealer should be used on these air rail plugs?

Liquid sealant for high-temperature applications. Loctite makes one.