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| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
Saw this same item at Pep Boys for 7.99/8.99 depending on size of drain plug: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FRAM-SURE-DRAIN-OIL-CHANGE-PLUG-SD-1-2-3-4-YOU-GET-2_W0QQit emZ290094630229QQcategoryZ111112QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (Fram SureDrain... sorry you may have to copy and paste to your browser address box..) Anyone know the specs on the DD 8V71N oil drain plug? (Message edited by TexasBorderDude on March 15, 2007) | ||
| Chuck Lott (Chuckmc8)
Registered Member Username: Chuckmc8 Post Number: 216 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 74.224.65.143 Rating: N/A |
It was 1" pipe plug on mine | ||
| Douglas Wotring (Tekebird)
Registered Member Username: Tekebird Post Number: 130 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 71.59.75.212 Rating: N/A |
any truck parts place will have a much more professional quick drain fitting for only a bit more | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
My drain looks smaller than 1" and these are the sizes it comes in. Anybody know?  | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 38 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.214.173.97 Rating: N/A |
A year ago i put a Fumoto drain valve on my Wagoneer and liked it so much i got one for my 5A with an 8V71. Cost is around $26. Don't remember the # but it was either the T-203 or the T-209 ( i think it was the T-203)......don't need the ones with the nipple on them. My old drain plug was 1". Their website is www.fumotovalve.com | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 24 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
Ed... thanks! Checked the Fumoto web site. Their chart sez the Series 71 (they call a small engine) uses the T202 : size NPT 1/2-14 does that seem reasonable? Is the 1" the wrench size or the thread?  | ||
| Jim G. - RTS (Jimgohio)
Registered Member Username: Jimgohio Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2001 Posted From: 64.0.112.19 Rating: N/A |
I trust and use the Fumoto valves. I have been warned about using cheeper drain valves which can be expensive if they cause you to lose an engine. Jim G. - 1979 RTS-II | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 39 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.214.198.38 Rating: N/A |
The 1" is the thread diameter. Even though the charts says series 71 uses the T202,(npt 1/2-14)i don't think that is the right one....i think you will have to call them to find out for sure. | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 40 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.214.198.38 Rating: N/A |
It just occured to me that the valves may have a number stamped on them. If i remember i will crawl underneath tomorrow and see if i can find one. | ||
| Fred MacIsaac (Bassfid)
Registered Member Username: Bassfid Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2007 Posted From: 24.99.70.219 Rating: N/A |
"NPT" or "NPS" sizes are deceptive. Pipe sizes do not refer to any physical dimensions. The outside diameter of a pipe or fitting must be measured and compared to a table for size identification. A 3/4" NPT pipe thread has an outside diameter - OD - of 1.050 inches. Each thread size has a defined number of threads per inch - TPI, or pitch. The 3/4" NPT pipe thread has 14 threads per inch. Both the TPI and OD of the thread are required for positive identification of thread size because more than one size have the same TPI. NPT - American Standard Pipe Thread Taper 1) Pipe Size (inches) Threads per Inch TPI - pitch Outside Diameter OD (inches) 1/16" 27 0.313" 1/8" 27 0.405" 1/4" 18 0.540" 3/8" 18 0.675" 1/2" 14 0.840" 3/4" 14 1.050" 1" 11-1/2 1.315" 1-1/4" 11-1/2 1.660" 1-1/2" 11-1/2 1.900" etc. etc. I would tend to believe that if pipe threads were used on any drain, NPS (National Pipe Straight) size would be used with a sealing ring, or gasket | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 41 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.214.222.120 Rating: N/A |
Well i finally remembered to crawl under the bus today and check for a number. The one on my plug is the T-201. | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 25 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
Ed.... muchas gracias! dg | ||
| John Zabrocki (John_z)
Registered Member Username: John_z Post Number: 38 Registered: 9-2006 Posted From: 64.61.224.234 Rating: N/A |
I must be missing something here. I figure i will be changing the oil once a year. It is not a job i can do in my nice clothes anyway. I still have to get under there with the drain pails. So what is the big deal about removing a drain plug? | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 26 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
Get some used 1 gal oil jugs. Turn the spigot on/off to fill each one without messing up the ground. To me it's worth the $30 and disposal is MUCH easier.... most all auto parts stores will take 1 gal jugs, but not the 5 gal pail or other containers. Thanks anyway! dg | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 42 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.214.168.170 Rating: N/A |
Same for me, one hell of lot less mess and since i am fulltiming, the places where i stay tend to frown on messy oil changes on their property. This makes for the cleanest oil changes i have ever done on anything i have ever owned. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 475 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.117.21 Rating: N/A |
I hope that you have the screw on throwaway filter option, as many still have the can you remove and replace the element which is a messy job.Other than that, the setup you have is great for people that don't have a garage, shop, or someone to do it for them.You do all of your greasing regularly also? | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 28 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
Do these hands look like they've been under a bus?   2-20 Ton Air/Hydraulic Jacks (with Stands)...$236.00 100ea straight Zerk fittings and 50ea 90* Zerk Fittings.... $85.00 3ea 4lb Tubs of Pennzoil Chassis Lube $24.00 Realizing the drain hole with NO PLUG in it is the bellhousing not the diffie..... PRICELESS! | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 485 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.117.21 Rating: N/A |
Mine look that way after I change my oil also, even without the sure drain...I started using those blue nitrile gloves about 5 years ago, when I work on the coaches or cars. Wouldn't do without them now.You know, I get those skin't marks on my knuckles at times also...could we be related? You can't be too much of a mechanic; I don't see any dark purple spots on any of your fingernails.  | ||
| Doyle Gaither (Texasborderdude)
Registered Member Username: Texasborderdude Post Number: 29 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 24.92.121.67 Rating: N/A |
John, yeah... it's amazing. I've heard all my life that I'm just to damn "thin skinned!" Now I understand. I just found the blue nitrile's at Harbor Freight today... $7.99 for 100 disposable gloves. I'm going back and am going to buy a case! My hands sweat like hell in 'em... butt I put some hand lotion on just before the golves and I should be healed in no time! hehehe! dg |