Dorman Pipe Plug P/N:785-072D
Close off an open threaded port with the Dorman pipe plug 785-071D, a brass, square-head plug with 1/4 in. MNPT threads that matches the original equipment plug for diameter, thread pitch and head type. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1975-1996 Ford F-150, 1979-1995 Ford Mustang and 1996-2001 Ford Explorer. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
The plug is made of corrosion-resistant material and is engineered for leak-free performance. It threads into a tapered pipe-thread port, and you turn its square head with a wrench during installation.
Specifications: brass construction · square head · 1/4 in. MNPT (male NPT) thread.
If the original pipe plug is leaking, damaged or missing, this plug replaces it. Follow the vehicle service information for thread sealant and torque.
Interchange: 071940
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What does this pipe plug do?
It threads into a tapered pipe-thread port and closes it off, sealing the opening. Where it is used on the vehicle varies by application.
What are the specifications of Dorman 785-071D?
It is a brass pipe plug with a square head and 1/4 in. MNPT (male national pipe thread) threads. It matches the original plug's diameter, thread pitch and head type.
Does it fit a 1975-1996 Ford F-150?
Yes. The 1975-1996 Ford F-150 is a listed application, along with the 1979-1995 Ford Mustang and 1996-2001 Ford Explorer. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle.
How is this pipe plug installed?
It threads into the port, and you tighten it with a wrench on its square head. Follow the vehicle service information for any thread sealant and for the correct torque.
What are signs a pipe plug may need replacing?
Signs a pipe plug may need replacing include seepage or leaks around it, corroded or damaged threads, a rounded-off head, or a missing plug.
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WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.