Drain plug
08-02-2002, 05:24 PM
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Drain plug
Does anybody know if there is some kind of extension hose that can be fitted in place of oil plug to get all the oil out of the pan , no room to get under engines. bin bugging me for years,
08-02-2002, 05:47 PM
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Many boats come with a hose that is screwed in place of the drain plug. Ski boats, Mastercraft, use to come standard with them.
You can get a pipe thread hose end that fits the drain plug. Attach a length of QUALITY hose and attach a brass end with cap on the other end.
It's a Done Deal Did it on my Cigarette and Donzi before.
You can get a pipe thread hose end that fits the drain plug. Attach a length of QUALITY hose and attach a brass end with cap on the other end.
It's a Done Deal Did it on my Cigarette and Donzi before.
08-02-2002, 09:48 PM
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Don't know what you got for a plug but on my new 8 qt.stock pan it is NOT pipe thread it is 12mm by 1.75 threads and seals with and O ring something like a car and I found in the summit book a drain plug that has a valve on it (open -closed)it's called Fumoto oil drain valve.If you get it make sure it has the N on the end of the part number as this has the nipple and you just hook a 3/8 hose to it and then make up a cap with the stuff from auto parts store.
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08-04-2002, 12:09 AM
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Mercruiser makes an oil drain hose kit that includes a transom drain plug with a cable attached to the oil drain hose. You just take out the transom drain plug and pull out the oil drain hose. There is a small plug in the end of the hose to let the oil out. Works great although I have heard of some problems with leakage at the oil pan plug. It is a two piece unit sealed with an o-ring. It allows the hose to swivel when pushing it back in through the transom drain hole. Kinda pricey, too. About $50. You will need to know the thread size of your oil pan drain. Late models are metric, older ones are 1/2". I don't know what year they changed. Maybe someone else does.
08-04-2002, 12:55 AM
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I thought Merc made them standard from 2000 on up. Friend with a 2001 has it and it came standard on my sonic.
Worked great, a little slow, of course you know to warm the oil, but no mess.
Worked great, a little slow, of course you know to warm the oil, but no mess.
08-04-2002, 04:21 AM
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Rex Marine (909) 392-7300 or Eddie Marine (909) 945-2830 sell a Quick oil change kit for 18$. This kit contains a 42" hose which is fastened to the oilpan instead of the drain plug. No mess at all, oil changes done in 5 minutes, just make sure that the oil is REALLY hot when you drain, otherwise it takes hours.......
