Engine lifting question...
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Topic: Engine lifting question...
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Subject: Engine lifting question...
Date Posted: April-03-2011 at 12:59pm
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In the fall when I winterized, I managed to break the fitting at the bottom of the oil pan that goes to the drain hose. I struggled to find a fitting that swiveled so I wouldn't have to life the engine. In talking with DIM, it seemed like they had a solution with the swivel fitting, hose and everything. I received that part yesterday and the part of the elbow fitting I need to have swivel doesn't swivel. I need somewhere around an inch of clearance. So, what's going to be the best way to get that, in your opinion?
I was thinking I could straddle the span with a couple 2x4's tied together and ratchet strap the back end of the engine / trans after undoing the lag screws holding the mounts in. Would the 2x4's and the gunnels support the weight? The other option I was thinking about would be to just turn the rear adjusters up enough to give me the clearance. |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-03-2011 at 1:55pm
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Andy,
Did you ever ID the thread in the pan? See what it is. There should be a female swivel flare adapter available you can hook a hose to. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: April-03-2011 at 2:04pm
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It measures .545". That's 3/8" NPT diameter, right?
I looked all over in McMaster, Grainger, and with Fastenal and had no luck. There are plenty that swivel, but not at the joint I need. I need something that will thread in and swivel before the 90, with wrench flats of some sort so I can tighten it without the elbow having to rotate. When it rotates is when it hits. Any thoughts? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-03-2011 at 2:16pm
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Andy,
You need a straight to flare adapter to go into the pan. 
Then a swivel 90 so you can point the 90 in any direction. 
The hose with a swivel flare will screw onto the 90. BTW, the pictures are out of Mcmaster ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: April-03-2011 at 4:51pm
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I think that might work. When I was looking I'm not sure if I considered any of the straight to flare parts, but I could swear I looked at every possible option. Would a local place carry something like that or is McMaster my best bet?
The end of the hose assembly I bought from DIM has the swivel flare, so it should be able to bolt right on. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-03-2011 at 6:17pm
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Andy,
Look for a firm that makes up industrial hose/hydraulic assemblies in your neighborhood. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: April-04-2011 at 3:50pm
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Looks like local isn't going to work out so I'll probably go with McMaster. Since it measures .545", I'm looking for 1/2" parts, right?
I should be able to just buy those two fittings and connect them up to the assembly I bought from DIM and I'll be in good shape. I'll have to be sure to let them know once I figure it out so they could provide what is needed for anyone else in the same predicament. |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: April-06-2011 at 8:46pm
| I ended up sending the hose assembly back to DIM. I'm putting in a regular automotive drain plug and going to get a Pela pump next oil change. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-06-2011 at 8:50pm
Andy, Somehow I missed this post but per our emails, I know you're going with the pump. However, just for anyone who runs into the same problem, the .545 is a 9/16 thread and goes with the 3/8" hose and flare fittings. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Okie Boarder wrote:Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: April-07-2011 at 11:48am
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I put one of these on my wifes Jeep GC
http://www.qwikvalve.com/F316N-14mm-1.5-w-Elbow-Joint.html - http://www.qwikvalve.com/F316N-14mm-1.5-w-Elbow-Joint.html |
Posted By: Okie Boarder
Date Posted: April-07-2011 at 7:04pm
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Paul,
That would be a great solution if I had enough clearance to fit it in. 
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