[C320-list] C320 Oil Change

[Kirk McCullough]

I call my mechanic every spring and the next time I go to the boat it has 
new oil in the engine and gearbox; new oil and fuel filters too. I don't 
know what he uses but there's never any mess. :)

Kirk
#124
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Seastream" <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320 Oil Change


> Due to the construct of a drill bit, shavings tend to spiral out and away 
> from the hole, not inward.  Besides, even if shavings went into the 
> filter, you're removing and tossing it anyway.
>
> On Nov 9, 2007, at 9:33 AM, Pat Moriarty wrote:
>
>> What are you afraid you will break the can or the thread?  I have never 
>> had a problem and it does not take too much force to puncture the can. 
>> The one problem is you can get splash sometimes so I put a paper towel 
>> around the screwdriver and whack it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Pat #130
>>
>> At 07:51 AM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
>>> I was more concerned with the side torque--I like the idea of a 
>>> drill.....
>>>
>>> -------------- Original message --------------
>>> From: Pat Moriarty <patm at psiurethanes.com>
>>>
>>> > Think about it , a punch should leave no shavings to get back to the
>>> > engine or to your pump, so I will stick with a punch/screwdriver.
>>> >
>>> > Pat #130
>>> >
>>> > At 07:22 AM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
>>> > >Use a battery operated drill, rather than a punch.
>>> > >
>>> > >On Nov 9, 2007, at 7:43 AM, jonvez at comcast.net wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > >>Ralph,
>>> > >>
>>> > >>This is a solution that I have thought about. Could you provide
>>> > >>more details in terms of the difficulty in removing the pan
>>> > >>(including the mess it must create) where you tapped etc?
>>> > >>Also for those who puncture their oil filters to pre-drain. I
>>> tried
>>> > >>this one year with a screwdriver and stopped because I felt like I
>>> > >>was creating too much force at the threads and did not want to
>>> > >>damage the fitting or strip the threads in any way. Perhaps I was
>>> > >>too cautious, so I continue to use the bag with oil absorbers
>>> every season--
>>> > >>
>>> > >>Regards,
>>> > >>
>>> > >>Jon Vez
>>> > >>
>>> > >>-------------- Original message --------------
>>> > >>From: "Ralph Winkler"
>>> > >>
>>> > >>>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
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> > Pat Moriarty
>>> > PSI Urethanes Inc
>>> > PH: 800-888-5156 Fax: 512-837-8733
>>> > Please visit our web site at
>>> > www.psiurethanes.com
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>
>> Pat Moriarty
>> PSI Urethanes Inc
>> PH: 800-888-5156  Fax: 512-837-8733
>> Please visit our web site at
>> www.psiurethanes.com
>>
>>
>>
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