Abstract: A distortion reducing load ring disposed and connected between a fuel injector and a clamping device. The load ring functions as an intermediary for transmitting a static clamping load from the clamping device to the fuel injector body. The load ring includes a substantially cylindrical shaped main body having a bore extending therethrough between an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the main body being adapted for receiving a clamping load from the clamping device. The lower portion defining an annular ring for contacting the upper surface of the fuel injector body. A convex shaped portion connecting between the lower portion and the upper portion for increasing the resistance to bending of the load ring. The geometric relation of the load ring is utilized to transfer the static clamping load from the clamping device to a substantially central region of the fuel injector body.

Abstract: An oil pan drain plug having a gasket mounted to the tip thereof to limit oil flow. A flexible gasket mounted to the end of the threaded shank of a bolt has an outside diameter sized to prevent oil flow from a hole even though the external threads on the bolt shank are disengaged therefrom. Four embodiments are disclosed wherein the gasket is mounted to a post integrally connected to the bolt shank. Another embodiment includes a thin walled hollow gasket through which a fastener extends securing the gasket to the bolt shank.