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Power tech oil change

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.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Power tech oil change

Reply #1 –
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
Irwin

Re: Power tech oil change

Reply #2 –
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. 
Best of Travels

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Reply #3 –
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.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Power tech oil change

Reply #4 –
I jumped the gun,just figured it out,thanks forum.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Power tech oil change

Reply #5 –
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.
Matt
95 U300, 78k miles
Cat 3176 Jake Brake, HD4060.

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: John44 –
I jumped the gun,just figured it out,thanks forum.
John,
 
What was the answer/solution?
 
Inquiring minds want to know,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #7 –
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.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.
 

Re: Power tech oil change

Reply #8 –
John,
 
Thanks; going into my Evernote file!
 
Trent

Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385