Changing Oil in the Fish Nautique
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 10:29pm
Topic: Changing Oil in the Fish Nautique
Posted By: KerrLakeCC
Subject: Changing Oil in the Fish Nautique
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 12:51pm
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I use the oil pan drain line when changing the oil in my 1982 SN, but the engine sets lower in the 1987 FN and access is limited. The FN has a rear drain plug as well, so the one under the engine is not normally removed as it is difficult to reach.
My plan was to try a device that pumps from the oil dipstick. The first product I tried was from Harbor Freight. It is a hand pump built into a 1.5 gallon tank. After waqrming the engine up I inserted the line through the dipstick and pumping 1000 times on a North Carolina summer day with 95 degree heat and 98 % humidity, I abandoned this method after removing 2 ounces of oil. Next up was a drill powered pump from Overton's with much the same results. Primed the pump, turned on the drill and spun the pump untill it got hot. After 10 minutes about an ounce of oil was removed. I'm headed back to Overton's for another try. Any Suggestions ?  ------------- Kerr Lake, NC 1982 Ski Nautique 1987 Fish Nautique |
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Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 1:10pm
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Is the oil drain hose on the motor?
I use a 12 volt DC jabsco pump mounted on a 5 gallon bucket. This pump was purchased thru "ech" Overtons. I have modified mine and put a robust 3/8 fuel line hose on it that is about 10 feet long and I use air quick release fittings like what you would have on your compressor air lines. This has served me well over the last 20 years and can even get impellers from my local marine parts supplier. Pumping out the dip stick on the older motor may not get all that needs to come out of the oil pan. make addapters for the the oil drin hose and pull it out thru the bottom. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 1:40pm
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I use the "Suck Up" that SkiDIM used to sell to pull oil out of the dipstick on my boats that dont have the oil drain hose. It takes a little bit to draw 5 qts out of a 1/4" line, but it works great. I think the Suck Up is back ordered, but Gary uses a similar model (Mitivac) that is supposed to work great as well.
If you do have the drain hose, I suggest using it. The drain plug on the v-hulls (like your Fish and our BFN) is a little more difficult than the flat bottomed boats, but certainly doable. I find reaching down from the port side is easiest. ------------- |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 1:51pm
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I have to use two different hoses on the hand pump I have. One for the Mustang and a different one for the 502. The 502 simply will not drain for me despite the drain kit, and warm oil. The Mustang does not have a kit and I can not get at the drain plug. I would like to try the drain hose connector method as that one takes FOREVER to pump out through the dipstick. ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: August-27-2009 at 1:56pm
The MityVac is a completely outstanding product. Found mine on Amazon.com for a great price. I use it to change the oil on our BMWs- that plus the top-loading filter cartridge setup means no going under the car whatsoever on those vehicles. Can't wait to try it out on the boat oil and trans fluid. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
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