[C320-list] C320 Oil Change

[R Airis]

The rubber hose from the oil plug in the pan to the front of the motor is 
standard on the Westerbeke.

Bob..........Hale Kai 2    #266

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph Winkler" <capt-wink at aepro.com>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 4:21 PM
Subject: [C320-list] C320 Oil Change


This thread has been hashed over several times if I recall back about four 
years or so ago.

There is a solution to the oil change issue apart from the oil filter 
change.  That is a messy job that I've found works best with a zip loc bag 
and a couple of disposable dippers.

The real answer is just preplan with LOTS of dippers.

Those of us with Yanmar engines don't have the drain plug Ken mentions in 
his thread.  However, there is an option for us Yanmar users.  I took off 
the oil pan and had it drilled and tapped for a 1/4" brass elbow.  >From 
there I installed a short USCG fuel line rubber hose with a LOCKING ball 
valve.  Now when I change oil I just remove a plug from the valve, open 
valve and suck the oil into my little vacuum can.  Take about five min.

Ralph Winkler
Wind Dancer 394
Milwaukee