Draining The Oil On My 470?

[Tacoma_Dave]

Hey all...

So, I'm trying to get my recently purchased 1978 Fiberform Cuddy Cabin out on the water this weekend, but before I do I want to change the oil, right? So I bought a Quicksilver pump that screws over the dipstick tube as I see the thread on the tube. The problem I ran into was the there's a tube that juts up beyond the threads of the dipstick tube that prevents me from scrwing down the pump as the diameter is larger than the hole in the tube. Is there a "special" pump that I need to get cuz this one I bought most certainly does not work in this application. TIA.

 

[nola mike]

Need a better pic. You can put a tube inside of the dipstick as well, but that's slow going

 

[poconojoe]

I use a universal oil extractor. It's hose gets pushed down through the dipstick tube into the oil.
It has a hand pump that initiates the suction and the oil gets transferred into the extractor's tank. No oily mess and easy to use. I think it's called Topsider. It's a blue metal tank/pump.

However, my 4.3L does have the drain hose that is connected to the bottom of the oil pan. That hose can be pulled out through the garboard drain.
Check and see if you have that. If you do, use that until you sort out the dipstick pump problem.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Changing oil is a start of all the maintenance. Pull the drive, check alignment, gimbal and bellows. Change the impeller

 

[zellerj]

I can't see by the picture, but once you remove the dipstick, there should be no other tube involved. If there is, I would remove it and screw on your pump to the hose threads on the dipstick tub and pump away.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Many dip stick tubes have a bit of the tube above the threads

Many oil extractors fit over the tube, some do not.

Find a different extractor

 

[Tacoma_Dave]

Yeah, It's not a good pic, but there is no way that tube is coming out. It's fixed. I guess I'll have to "snake" the dipstick with a universal. Thanks folks. 'preciate the feedback.

 

[Scott Danforth]

its fixed because the tube is the whole dipstick tube, and the threaded portion is brazed on about 3/4" down from the end so the traditional dipstick handle works.

I used to use a 1/2hp fluid transfer pump with a hose between the pump and the dipstick. the end of the hose was large enough to slide over the dipstick end to get to the threads.

the quicksilver one should work as the opening inside the threaded connection should be large enough to go over the spud sticking out. (same one that is at home depot for $30)

if not you can buy a couple of hose fittings such as these to space your pump up a bit.

one male to male, one female to female

Everbilt 3/4 in. FHT Brass Coupling Fitting 801769 - The Home Depot

Lead-free brass garden hose swivel adapters connect 2 hoses. The swivel end comes with a washer for a better seal. Works with standard garden hose. Brass is corrosion resistant. This fitting conforms to NSF 61 and 372 and is registered in Mass.

www.homedepot.com

DANCO 3/4 in. Brass Garden Hose Adapter 10648 - The Home Depot

Solid brass adapter used to attach standard garden hose fittings to the quick connectors. Can be used in mobile homes and RV's. It is easy to install.

www.homedepot.com

your local hardware store should have something similar as well.

 

[poconojoe]

its fixed because the tube is the whole dipstick tube, and the threaded portion is brazed on about 3/4" down from the end so the traditional dipstick handle works.

I used to use a 1/2hp fluid transfer pump with a hose between the pump and the dipstick. the end of the hose was large enough to slide over the dipstick end to get to the threads.

the quicksilver one should work as the opening inside the threaded connection should be large enough to go over the spud sticking out. (same one that is at home depot for $30)

if not you can buy a couple of hose fittings such as these to space your pump up a bit.

one male to male, one female to female

Everbilt 3/4 in. FHT Brass Coupling Fitting 801769 - The Home Depot

Lead-free brass garden hose swivel adapters connect 2 hoses. The swivel end comes with a washer for a better seal. Works with standard garden hose. Brass is corrosion resistant. This fitting conforms to NSF 61 and 372 and is registered in Mass.

www.homedepot.com

DANCO 3/4 in. Brass Garden Hose Adapter 10648 - The Home Depot

Solid brass adapter used to attach standard garden hose fittings to the quick connectors. Can be used in mobile homes and RV's. It is easy to install.

www.homedepot.com

your local hardware store should have something similar as well.

Great idea!
Use a female/male coupling to extend the threads high enough to clear that inner tube.

 

[Tacoma_Dave]

its fixed because the tube is the whole dipstick tube, and the threaded portion is brazed on about 3/4" down from the end so the traditional dipstick handle works.

I used to use a 1/2hp fluid transfer pump with a hose between the pump and the dipstick. the end of the hose was large enough to slide over the dipstick end to get to the threads.

the quicksilver one should work as the opening inside the threaded connection should be large enough to go over the spud sticking out. (same one that is at home depot for $30)

if not you can buy a couple of hose fittings such as these to space your pump up a bit.

one male to male, one female to female

Everbilt 3/4 in. FHT Brass Coupling Fitting 801769 - The Home Depot

Lead-free brass garden hose swivel adapters connect 2 hoses. The swivel end comes with a washer for a better seal. Works with standard garden hose. Brass is corrosion resistant. This fitting conforms to NSF 61 and 372 and is registered in Mass.

www.homedepot.com

DANCO 3/4 in. Brass Garden Hose Adapter 10648 - The Home Depot

Solid brass adapter used to attach standard garden hose fittings to the quick connectors. Can be used in mobile homes and RV's. It is easy to install.

www.homedepot.com

your local hardware store should have something similar as well.

This did the trick. Muchas Gracias Amigo.

 

[Scott Danforth]

This did the trick. Muchas Gracias Amigo.

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