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Title: Power tech oil change
Post by: John44 on October 26, 2015, 02:37:26 pm
Question for the oil changers out there,looking for the easiest way to change oil in the Isuzu engine.Options seem to be sucking
out of dipstick port or sliding the genset out and using bottom plug.
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: Irwin on October 26, 2015, 02:44:38 pm
I just pull mine out and do it. That gives me a chance to do a little inspection back behind it.
I think some have cut a hole in the bottom fiber to do oil change ,but it's really easy to pull out enough to get to the plug.
Regards,Irwin
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: drcscruggs on October 26, 2015, 02:54:46 pm
FWIW,
I have the kubota engine on mine and I just pull it out and drain it.  No big deal.  The only issue I have had is that the bolts that hold the sliding platform don't line up real well.  I have to use a big screwdriver to line up the bolt with the receiving threads.  Not a big deal, more of a hassle.  Best of travels. 
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: John44 on November 14, 2015, 12:20:55 pm
I removed the 2 bolts,what else do you do to get the gen to come out,do you have to remove any exhaust piping?
Something besides the bolts seems to be holding it in.
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: John44 on November 14, 2015, 12:25:36 pm
I jumped the gun,just figured it out,thanks forum.
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: car54 on November 14, 2015, 02:10:14 pm
Youll make it a lot easier on yourself adding a Fumoto drain valve as well. On mine this makes it possible to change from the drainplug with a length of hose, without sliding out, directly into an old oil jug with no drainpan or spills. huge time and mess saver.
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: TulsaTrent on November 14, 2015, 02:36:00 pm
I jumped the gun,just figured it out,thanks forum.
John,
 
What was the answer/solution?
 
Inquiring minds want to know,
 
Trent
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: John44 on November 14, 2015, 02:41:49 pm
I just had to nudge the tray a little with a prybar,then it pulled right out,was going to adjust the valves,but I think I'll get a
valve cover gasket first.FYI,the drain plug on mine is a 15/16 " size socket.
Title: Re: Power tech oil change
Post by: TulsaTrent on November 14, 2015, 02:45:14 pm
John,
 
Thanks; going into my Evernote file!
 
Trent