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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: shawnthedrifter on April 11, 2008, 12:15:32 AM

Title: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 11, 2008, 12:15:32 AM
Does anyone know of the tool used to suck the oil out through your dipstick? Or is there any secrets out there.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: TJS Nordic on April 11, 2008, 05:18:29 AM
Wow it must be the season. I was going to ask the same question. I have to change the oil on my BBC and my wifes Jet Ski. There are vacuum pumps hooked to a can that sucks the oil out. They are about 60.00. I am going to use an RV 12v pump that I got a while ago (for another project). I am going to try that pump and suck it out with some different size hoses and such. There is also the Jasbsco pump kit if you want to be there all day holding a drill.
 T.J.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 11, 2008, 06:23:12 AM
If you can struggle through this drain time, why don't you pull the oil pan drain plug, drill and tap it and then install a valve and a hose so you can make life a little easier the next time.  I'll try to take a photo of what I did.  I got all the parts from Lowe's and may have cost me $20.00 total.  Now all I have to do is warm the motor enough to flow the oil better, run the hose out the jet pump's bilge drain hole and stick the hose through there and into a large enough container to hold the old oil, open the valve and let it run out.  I suggest you go no smaller on the hose than 3/8".  20w50 oil is pretty thick even when warm.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 11, 2008, 07:12:17 AM
Jet boat shops sell a hose with hardware that will replace the existing dip stick and allow you to drain the oil, takes a few days to get all of the oil out.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 11, 2008, 07:58:20 AM
A few days???  Summer is here and I don't think we have days to drain the oil.   ;D
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: FORKEDUP on April 11, 2008, 09:09:38 AM
tom over at jbp sells the hose kits, replaces the existing drain plug, picked up one for mine, makes life alot easier
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 11, 2008, 10:29:45 AM
Sweet. Yes it is that time. Ive always heard about people pulling the oil drain plug and pumping out through the bilge. What a mess.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: 76NORDIC on April 11, 2008, 11:18:36 AM
Ya I bought one of those kits comes with the 90 to go onto the pan drain plug hole, and then a high pressure hose with a cap on the end. The hose runs out my transom drain hole and into a bucket. Go grab a cold one and kick back. EFFORTLESS!!!!!!   ;D ;D
Mark
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 11, 2008, 12:20:04 PM
Well, here's my Lowe's solution to draining my oil.  I hope you can see what I did.

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Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: slow67 on April 11, 2008, 12:57:02 PM
Fits my 1/2-20 drain plug perfectly
http://www.fumotousa.com/ (http://www.fumotousa.com/)
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 11, 2008, 01:35:33 PM
Fits my 1/2-20 drain plug perfectly
http://www.fumotousa.com/ (http://www.fumotousa.com/)

Looks like a nice piece. How much did it cost you?
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 11, 2008, 01:37:15 PM
Well, here's my Lowe's solution to draining my oil.  I hope you can see what I did.

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Oh now I see. That makes sense
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 11, 2008, 01:47:19 PM
1/4 turn valve and it's off to the drain tube.  I think it cost me about $10.00 or $12.00 total.  I had the tap and drills.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 11, 2008, 03:09:45 PM
1/4 turn valve and it's off to the drain tube.  I think it cost me about $10.00 or $12.00 total.  I had the tap and drills.

Now I just have to get the oil out.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: OC2Vegas on April 11, 2008, 03:13:35 PM
It the same fitting that turns the water off to your toilet. Looks like it is painted black!
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: slow67 on April 11, 2008, 03:46:49 PM
Looks like a nice piece. How much did it cost you?

The one with the nipple cost me less than $30 after shipping.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 11, 2008, 03:54:32 PM
It the same fitting that turns the water off to your toilet. Looks like it is painted black!

Nah that's clearly Embee powder coated black.  :D  J/K

The one with the nipple cost me less than $30 after shipping.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: 2savage4you on April 11, 2008, 04:08:29 PM
Now I just have to get the oil out.

This is what i use.....It mounts to the stringer and the black hose is connected to the pan. The clear hose is your drain hose, and the red and black wires are self explanatory ;D Wire it direct or use alligator clips... Its just to easy, turn the knob on top of the pump and sit down and have a beer ;)
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Oil is drained ;D

2sav
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 11, 2008, 05:38:45 PM
My mom works for McMaster-Carr so getting the pieces to make these oil changing contraptions should be easy.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 11, 2008, 06:02:07 PM
It the same fitting that turns the water off to your toilet. Looks like it is painted black!

Or the hot water under the sink and it's chrome.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 11, 2008, 06:19:21 PM
My mom works for McMaster-Carr so getting the pieces to make these oil changing contraptions should be easy.

"No problem dude, my dad works at a TV repair shop and has a killer set of tools." LOL (Spicoli)  J/K
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: Tylerjones on April 11, 2008, 06:27:38 PM
Just buy an evacuator from the tool truck. Those work great!
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: 2savage4you on April 11, 2008, 06:31:04 PM
"No problem dude, my dad works at a TV repair shop and has a killer set of tools." LOL (Spicoli)  J/K

LMFAO ;D
2sav
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 11, 2008, 06:58:26 PM
And I stayed at a Holiday Inn once!!!    ;D :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: speedymopars on April 11, 2008, 09:36:18 PM
My plan is to pull the oil filter, and pump the oil out with a priming tool. I figure I have my engine pretty well sealed up, I'm going to need the disti out to add oil anyway!
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 13, 2008, 09:27:59 AM
I wonder, would an old electric fuel pump suck the oil out?
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 13, 2008, 10:31:18 AM
I wonder, would an old electric fuel pump suck the oil out?

Yep, I just tried it with an old electric fuel pump sucking old oil out of and back into a bucket. I think it's more fun though just letting gravity take the oil out and drinking beer the whole time you're waiting.  ;D
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: TJS Nordic on April 13, 2008, 11:14:38 AM
My mom works for McMaster-Carr so getting the pieces to make these oil changing contraptions should be easy.

I get ALL my stuff from Mcmaster. The best place in the world. I wired my whole boat, aluminum tubing for tig welded pickup tubes, stainless nuts and bolts. The list is endless.
T.J.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 13, 2008, 12:02:08 PM
I get ALL my stuff from Mcmaster. The best place in the world. I wired my whole boat, aluminum tubing for tig welded pickup tubes, stainless nuts and bolts. The list is endless.
T.J.

Ya it comes in handy. They sell everything. I can sit and flip through the catalog for days.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 13, 2008, 12:19:13 PM
Ya it comes in handy. They sell everything. I can sit and flip through the catalog for days.

How did you get a catalog?  I can't find any place on their web site to order one.
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: shawnthedrifter on April 14, 2008, 12:16:00 AM
How did you get a catalog?  I can't find any place on their web site to order one.

HAHA. The jokes stop when you guys found out i had a catalog. They only give them to customers that have an account or employees. There really stingy on giving them out. I have my copy in a gun safe, buried in my backyard. Its almost like gold to some people. 
Title: Re: Oil Question
Post by: GAWnCA on April 14, 2008, 09:39:36 AM
Back to oil.... 

Moved my question to a new thread.
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