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Oil draining question?
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:31 am
by Wallyboss
I have a 75hp Merc 4 stroke and I am just wondering if other 4 stroke owners are making messes when they change there motor oil. Or isthere some kind of adapter that you can buy that fits in the drain plug hole.
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:22 pm
by Bass Addict
Heres what you do Dan...........
1. Remove the Cowling around the Plug
2. Get yourself a piece of cardboard 14'' to 16'' long
3. Next cut and shape the cardboard to fit in and around the area below the drain plug
4. Fold the cardboardin half until somewhat '' V '' shaped, move it away for a second so you can loosen the drain plug .
5.With the drain pan in place push the cardboard tight up against the motor , remove the plug and the oil will run down the cardboard right into the pan
You can always duct tape the cardboard in place , so it doesn't fall off half way through the oil draining
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Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:38 pm
by Seabass81
Dan, If you trim up a bit it will always run off the end of the cavitation plate in a predictable manner . Did you change the filter? I find that to be the messiest on some models !
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:42 pm
by Mr.J.
Go to the store
Get 1/4 inch drain plug, one end threaded other end open, about $1.25 at Princess Auto
Get 2 or 3 feet of 1/4 tubing also about $5 at Princess auto
Get a gear clamp, about 25 cents anywhere
assemble
Trim motor up and to the side
Remove drain plug
Screw in new assembly
Drain
Works like a charm and zero mess
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:54 pm
by Wallyboss
I tought you had an Optimax Mr.J. But if that is the size of adapter, I will get one for sure. Thanks.
Seabass I agree that filter is also a messy one to replace, but if you push in a rag just under the filter it'll get all the overflow.
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:22 pm
by Mr.J.
Merc 115 EFI
yup I made many a mess changing my own oil before
Now it's so clean I feel bad
Keep in mind that the oil won't drain out as quickly so don't be in a rush
I'll have to look around for where I put it and take a picture for you
If memory serves me the bill was around $6.00
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:28 pm
by Wallyboss
Thanks Mr. J, I know exactly what you mean.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:45 pm
by Lunker Larry
What's helped me is I use a funnel made for filling a radiator and drain it into a plastic kitty litter jug. The drain spout on the coolant funnel is about 1.5" wide with the large opening and capacity of the kitty litter jug, you can't miss.
With my motor I can secure the jug on top of my cavitation plate and the funnel fits snug with no mess.