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Oil pan nut size

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
Bob and Carol Cox
1987 gv 36 ft dp
Cat 3208t
2013 tundra crew cab lift

Re: Oil pan nut size

Reply #1 –
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.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #2 –
I use a 17mm on my 8.3.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #3 –
The Cat is definitely NOT metric.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #4 –
My vice grips are two small
Bob and Carol Cox
1987 gv 36 ft dp
Cat 3208t
2013 tundra crew cab lift

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Reply #5 –
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

 ^.^d
Steve

1997 U270 36' build 5179
Motorcade #18147
1980 CJ5

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Reply #6 –
I think you'd better head to Harbor Freight and get yourself a set of wrenches young man. imho
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #7 –
The Fumoto site tells you which one you need.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #8 –
Quote
The Cat is definitely NOT metric.

Ouch! That smarts. I gotta pay a little more attention. Thanks.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

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Reply #9 –
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
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #10 –
I'll look on mine tomorrow and report back.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #11 –
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.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
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'.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

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Reply #13 –
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.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: bigfoot –
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
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean
 

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Reply #15 –
BTW. The oil pan nut size ended up being 1 inch.
Bob and Carol Cox
1987 gv 36 ft dp
Cat 3208t
2013 tundra crew cab lift