My oil change solution.
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 11:27pm
Topic: My oil change solution.
Posted By: CrazyCanuck
Subject: My oil change solution.
Date Posted: September-23-2013 at 9:47pm
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Hi all. I wanted to show off my idea for changing the oil in my SN. I made a tray that just fits under the plug, that has a flex spout that fits into the drain plug in the hull. Then a large funnel on an empty oil container to catch the mess. Worked great, and didn't cost me a thing.    The only hiccup was that I almost overflowed the funnel. More than 6 litres of oil came out, so after putting 5 litres in, I noticed that it shows only on the end of the dipstick. My dipstick is not factory, so it must be off. Can anyone confirm the amount of oil that should go in? Thanks all. Corey. ------------- https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtW3vJrMHLdqBzndt9VX3oOpBuRopGlzKq9Ea7pAO7wnTuoD8E8g |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-23-2013 at 10:26pm
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I've had to get similarly creative on my older boats. The problem I've found, is that I cannot find a hose that fits through the drain hole that can keep up with the flow of oil coming out of the pan. Overflow city! The oil drain hose kits that Pcm has had for the last 25+ years are really the way to go. Of course, you can only add one when the drain plug is out. I'll make a guess that you have a common Ford 351w which has an oil capacity of 5 quarts including the filter. |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: September-23-2013 at 10:32pm
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I went to these on the '95 at my last oil change, works great also have one on the wifes Jeep GC http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f316l-valve.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.qwikvalve.com/fumoto-f316l-valve.html |
Posted By: CrazyCanuck
Date Posted: September-24-2013 at 12:39am
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You are right TRBenj, I did have to put the plug in and wait till the oil drained a bit then pull it to let more out. Rinse and repeat a few times till the oil was done. Gun-Driver, I like that valve idea. I may have to look into that. The adjustable output is a great idea. ------------- https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtW3vJrMHLdqBzndt9VX3oOpBuRopGlzKq9Ea7pAO7wnTuoD8E8g |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: September-24-2013 at 1:22am
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One of the best VoiceOver and audio track I've heard in a while. They may have pulled the track from Mario Cart. ------------- |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: September-24-2013 at 8:51am
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I have the oil drain kit and it works like a charm. Super easy oil changes. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 89Martinique
Date Posted: September-24-2013 at 5:40pm
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or get an oil change pump, have to say, they make oil changes quick and easy... ------------- Current Boats: 1992 Supra Comp-TS6M PCM 351w HO Pro Boss Pro-Tec Ignition - Full Composite (no wood stingers!) 1989 (3rd Gen) Correct Craft Martinique B/R PCM 351w Power Plus 1984 E-Scow Keuka Lake, |
Posted By: forvicjr
Date Posted: October-03-2013 at 11:18pm
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I have the hose set up with a plug on the end. Pull my bilge plug, feed the oil drain hose through the bilge opening and wrench the plug from the end of the hose from under the boat. Not a drop of oil hits my bilge. Now the two quart wix filter I run is a challenge to remove with no mess. Installed it has less than an inch of hull clearance. ------------- “Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes.” ― Harry S. Truman |