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01-22-2011, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: North,Idaho
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oil drain
I have one on my 9A, its a little struggle to reach with the cowling on but the struggle's better than removing the cowl !
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01-22-2011, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Yes. O-360, RV-6A. Only have to remove the top cowl to change the filter. Reach in from near the exhausts to attach the drain hose and push up and lock the drain valve.
Easy.
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01-22-2011, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 1,324
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Remote drain
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Originally Posted by pierre smith
They installed braided flex line from the sump to the oil drain valve, mounted on the lower left motor mount tube. so it was very easy to reach.
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Having had quick drains on my last three airplans with no issues, I have reservations about the remote version that you describe although I understand why it would be a time saver on something doing as many hours as an ag plane. In my case, by the time an oil change is due, it is time to take a good look under the cowl. A sump mounted quick drain is a simple, clean way to get a hose onto the drain.
John Clark ATP, CFI
FAA FAAST Team Member
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RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
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Last edited by John Clark : 01-22-2011 at 09:54 AM.
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01-22-2011, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 297
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zip lock bag
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Large ziploc freezer bag tucked under it.
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Simple & cheap. what's not to like. I'll try it.
Thanks Scott!
Dave
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01-22-2011, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Battle Ground, WA
Posts: 426
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Oil Extraction pump...
..is what I use ,Pierre. I got a 6 Qt. version from West Marine for $60. To me it works even better than a quick drain (which I had on my Cherokee) because I can go in through the oil door and down the dipstick tube with the suction tube. Absolutely no mess - I think I could do the oil change with confidence while wearing a business suit if I were so inclined.
Many European cars including Mercedes and VW use this system.
RocketBob was the first person I read on this forum who endorsed oil extraction. thanks RocketBob.
LarryT
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01-22-2011, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lubbock, Texas
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Quick Drain
Have one on all my airplane builds. Can't live without it. Stick a plastic hose on it and out the bottom of the cowl to a 5 gallon bucket and push up and twist.
http://www.skygeek.com/ccb-37000.html $27.55 plus shipping
Can't live without it.
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01-22-2011, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Twin Falls, ID
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Don't any of you pull the sump filter screen? I always drain the oil through a paint strainer and pull the screen. Also cut the filter apart. Don
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01-22-2011, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
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The Valkyrie has had the quick drain from day one - wouldn't be without it! Unfortunately, the exhaust system on "Mikey" (the -6) is routed in such a way that we can't install one - and every oil change is a challenge.
Paul
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01-22-2011, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Seattle
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Yakdriver;
I have quickdrains on the Cessnas. Yes I do pull the screen, and cut open the filter too. I never thought of a paint filter, that's pretty good. I just use a clean bucket, then check the bottom for swarf when I dump it out at the recycling station.
No room under the pan on the RV-8  . But I seem to be doing everything the hard way on it. 
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01-22-2011, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scard
Large ziploc freezer bag tucked under it.
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Hmmm, the freezer bag sound good. Sounds better than the Folgers coffee can trick.
I tried punching a hole in the filter and letting it drain overnight but never had good results.
Now, I have my quick drain on my side port on the newer Superior replacement forward sump.The other port interfered with the exhaust system. Although the cowl has to be removed, it was a good time to do a complete inspection of the fwf.
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