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Title: Oil pan nut size
Post by: bigfoot on September 19, 2018, 01:52:31 pm
Could someone tell me the nut size for my oil pan. It is tight under there and I don't have many wrenches at the movement but I will. Thanks
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: Bob & Sue on September 19, 2018, 02:06:18 pm
Two words Bob.  "Crescent (adjustable) wrench" and "carefully" as to not round the edges.  Then write the size on the funnel that you will be using every time.        Also the Napa (Davidson's) store now sells those gate valves for oil changing and I've heard good things about them.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: jor on September 19, 2018, 02:16:12 pm
I use a 17mm on my 8.3.
jor
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: John44 on September 19, 2018, 02:17:07 pm
The Cat is definitely NOT metric.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: bigfoot on September 19, 2018, 02:20:26 pm
My vice grips are two small
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: Super8mm on September 19, 2018, 02:28:15 pm
I use the Fumoto on Duramax in my truck and love it.  My truck takes 2.5 gallons and I use my old DEF jugs for the old oil.

I would advise getting the hose kit that goes on some of the valves with extra caps and clips.  The oil does run slow but that is ok with me as I dont make a mess out of using a funnel and pan.

I will put one on my coach this winter.  I will go drain the oil the old way then see what size I need and put the plug back in just to keep dirt out and order a Fumoto and I can go back in a week or so and put it in and then add oil.

Fumoto Web Site (https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/?target=model_product&modelId=524687)

 ^.^d
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: Bob & Sue on September 19, 2018, 02:28:38 pm
I think you'd better head to Harbor Freight and get yourself a set of wrenches young man. imho
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: John44 on September 19, 2018, 02:34:29 pm
The Fumoto site tells you which one you need.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: jor on September 19, 2018, 02:55:46 pm
Quote
The Cat is definitely NOT metric.

Ouch! That smarts. I gotta pay a little more attention. Thanks.
jor
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: red tractor on September 19, 2018, 10:40:18 pm
It is not vice grip size. On the 3208 I was thinking 1 inch or maybe 1 1/8 inch. It has been a long time since I changed oil on a 3208
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: craneman on September 19, 2018, 11:11:57 pm
I'll look on mine tomorrow and report back.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: Old phart phred on September 19, 2018, 11:33:14 pm
I agree red tractor, looks like 1" inch but my calibrated eyes ain't what they used to be, and i got down on my creeper to take a look see, but the drain plug is over the yet to be finished concreted mechanics pit. Local code athouthority won't buy off on a continuously ventilated pit or a spark resistant bilge blower sucking any fumes that will settle in the bottom.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: Chuck Pearson on September 19, 2018, 11:49:07 pm
Local code athouthority won't buy off on a continuously ventilated pit or a spark resistant bilge blower sucking any fumes that will settle in the bottom.

It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission from these clowns, just sayin'.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: Old phart phred on September 20, 2018, 12:03:13 am
Safety first, doesn't include buying a cities only approved $15k minimum proprietary system for a confined space. Somebody is going to live and retire nicely. Pit will be ventilated, and i can borrow a monitor from work.
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: craneman on September 20, 2018, 11:22:15 am
Could someone tell me the nut size for my oil pan. It is tight under there and I don't have many wrenches at the movement but I will. Thanks
1" on my 3208
Title: Re: Oil pan nut size
Post by: bigfoot on October 06, 2018, 01:57:14 am
BTW. The oil pan nut size ended up being 1 inch.