Onan Oil Drain Plug Issue

[Craig P.]

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Originally Posted by Harm Craig: Thanks for the heads-up. Do you happen to have the Onan part number for the new plug?

Sorry Harm, I looked in the trash for the receipt and parts bag, but they are now in the possession of the trash collector.

Craig

[bdaball]

Onan parts guy at the Tampa show told me to head to the hardware store. Standard Pipe thread plug.

[MegaRoadie]

How about a consensus on use of "Fumoto Drain Valves"... what's the experiences of the forum on them ?

The experiences of the OP makes me wonder if that dealer wasn't trying to drum up a lil extra business...

When I did my first oil change on the 8.1, after engine replacement, my son and I found the engine oil drain plug barely finger tight ! And of course the oil filter had been installed sooooooo over tightened that it badly distorted the filter body getting it off. Quick check on the paperwork package from the demented chevy dealer that replaced the engine revealed they "disavowed" any or all responsibility for the repair work !!! Can you imagine that ! Chaps my lips every month when their service dept has the gall to send me a "Preferred Customer Bulletin", they even sent me a Christmas Card ! Talk about one office NOT communicating with the other !!!

Hope we all took note of the Review website address and will use it liberally !

[jeepfreak]

I 've got one on my 8.1 now and had one on my F53 460 and am going to get one for the 4.7 in my Jeep Commander. The only thing is that if the oil is cold you can cut the lawn before it all drains out. If you should decide to get one , get the one with the nipple so you can put a small hose on it.

[Hipshot]

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Originally Posted by jfran304 Better yet replace your drain plug with the Fumoto valve. That way you don't have to unscrew it anymore. If you get the Fumoto valve with the nipple you can attach a hose to it when you drain the oil and it won't get all over everything. Call them with the size of the drain plug and they will match you up with a Fumoto if you can't find it on their website. Lubrication Specialist: Engine oil drain valve made by Fumoto: The best way to change the oil quickly and easily! Jon

I was just thinking today of putting a valve on the oilpan of my engine. Then I saw your post. Talk about perfect timing. I'm going to order one for the engine and generator. Thanks

[muz newman]

I learned a trick years ago working on VW's. If a bolt is stuck instead of using a pry bar and twisting something off make sure the wrench is on good (six point best) and use a hammer. If you can use an impact that is about the same