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Ragman · 10-18-2007, 11:28 AM

The exhaust pipe comes very close to the oil drain and I am concerned that there might not be enough space to get the Futomo valve with a nipple on it screwed in properly. This is on a 2001 39' National RV Tradewinds with a side radiator. Has anyone run into this situation?

Thank you.

Larry

Ragman · 10-18-2007, 11:28 AM

The exhaust pipe comes very close to the oil drain and I am concerned that there might not be enough space to get the Futomo valve with a nipple on it screwed in properly. This is on a 2001 39' National RV Tradewinds with a side radiator. Has anyone run into this situation?

Thank you.

Larry

J Walker · 10-20-2007, 01:41 AM

No but I opted to go with a drain plug that does not protrude as much as the Futomo. I was a little concerned that it might get hit and fail. I used this quick drain plug which protrudes less, here.

UPS 34 · 10-20-2007, 08:43 AM

I bought the valve and installed it on my old 330 cat in our Journey. I took it off because of it might hit something. What I did was start changing the oil cold. Took off the plug and quickly installed the Fumoto valve. I lost about 1 qt of oil. Warmed the engine and then drained out the rest. I took it out 1 gal. at a time in jugs. When I was done I put the regular drain plug back in. Worked great this way and never had concerns of hitting something and oil all over the road.

acampingwewillgo · 10-21-2007, 06:58 PM

Ive had my valve on for about three years now....(3176 B CAT).....hasnt been an issue as of yet, knock on wood and it sure makes draining 32 quarts of oil easy.