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My First Oil Change

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Sheltie007

12-08-2007 18:43:58




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I just got a 51 8N and I will be changing all her fluids. (I'm new to all this) Where is the oil drain plug and filter?

Rick




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Sean (TX)

12-09-2007 18:09:26




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 Re: Canister drain plug? I ain't got no steekin' drain plug in reply to DJ in Pa., 12-08-2007 18:43:58  
Dont hurt to remove the oil line on the bottom of the canister and run a wire through it. Stick the wire down in the block to... Mine were both pluged up...Can filled with oil and was bypassed after that...Not filtering the oil....Might check yours Kenster...



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Kenster

12-09-2007 17:52:59




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 Canister drain plug? I ain't got no steekin' drain plug! in reply to Am-Seb, 12-08-2007 18:43:58  

Bob said: (quoted from post at 00:32:46 12/09/07) Peter,

1.) Not all the "N" oil filter cannisters have drain plugs.



That's right. My 52 8n does not have a canister drain plug, unfortunately.

I use a ton of paper towels to sop all the oil out. Messy.

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36 coupe

12-10-2007 06:03:15




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 Re: Canister drain plug? I ain't got no steekin' drain plug in reply to Kenster, 12-09-2007 17:52:59  
I have used an oil suction gun to empty filter cans for 55 years.This tool is also handy for adding gear oil to transmissions and differentials.



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Bob From Paradise

12-08-2007 20:55:36




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 Re: My First Oil Change in reply to Sheltie007, 12-08-2007 18:43:58  
What everyone else has said is spot on but I have this to add.

When ever I change the oil of any kind in my tractors I add a powerful hard drive magnet to the inside of the oil drain plug.

This will capture any steel or iron particles that are circulating in the engine oil or gear oil in the transmission / rear differential.

Bob E Mail me I have a question about your Late 8N Generator Mount / bracket.

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John Maki (CO)

12-08-2007 19:54:58




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 Re: My First Oil Change in reply to Sheltie007, 12-08-2007 18:43:58  
You can find replacement oil filters at Napa - part #1010.



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Sheltie007

12-08-2007 20:00:43




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 Re: My First Oil Change in reply to John Maki (CO), 12-08-2007 19:54:58  
I was wondering where I was going to get an oil filter from. That answers that question. Thanks! Rick



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Peter, Covington, LA

12-08-2007 19:21:56




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 Re: My First Oil Change in reply to Sheltie007, 12-08-2007 18:43:58  
A little further information: (1) The oil filter canister has a drain plug on it, which you need to remove in order to empty the canister. I suggest wiping it out as well. Then pour about half a quart of oil into the canister after you drop in the new filter half way, to wet the filter - cuts down on the time the engine runs with no oil when restarted. (2) To drain the coolant, there is a petcock on the bottom of the radiator, left side, but there is also a drain on the engine block, left side. Drain both, and flush with clean water before refilling with 50-50 antifreeze and water. (3) If you want to change the hydraulic oil, there are 3 plugs. Start with the one in the bottom of the differential, then move forward to 2 more. Let them drip for a while, to get most of it out. Then refill through the big plug just behind the grearshift. It takes just short of 5 gallons. (4) Also see the 50 tips often posted here - they tell you what to use in each section.

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soundguy

12-08-2007 22:22:41




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 Re: My First Oil Change in reply to Peter, Covington, LA, 12-08-2007 19:21:56  
I agree with Bob.. the oil in the filter is POST bearings..

Soundguy



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Bob

12-08-2007 20:32:46




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 Peter, in reply to Peter, Covington, LA, 12-08-2007 19:21:56  
Peter,

1.) Not all the "N" oil filter cannisters have drain plugs.

2.) While it's certainly NOT a bad idea to fill the filter housing with oil, this is a "bypass" filter system, and your statement "pour about half a quart of oil into the canister after you drop in the new filter half way, to wet the filter - cuts down on the time the engine runs with no oil when restarted" is NOT true, EXCEPT for the fact the governor will get oil sooner... the oil returning from the oil filter DOES NOT go to ANY of the other engine bearings... NOT main bearings, NOT rod bearings, and NOT cam bearings, so the amount of oil in the filter cannister has NO effect on the engine bearings getting oil.

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Peter, Covington, LA

12-09-2007 08:03:02




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 Re: Peter, in reply to Bob, 12-08-2007 20:32:46  
As Johnny Carson used to say, "I did not know that!"

Thanks for the information. That's what this Forum is for, I think.



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Peter, Covington, LA

12-08-2007 19:29:32




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 P. S. in reply to Peter, Covington, LA, 12-08-2007 19:21:56  
If you're changing fluids, you will probably want to clean your fuel screens as well. There are 3. The first is tubular, and it is inside the tank, on top of the fuel shutoff arrangement under the tank. You need to drain the tank and unscrew the whole assembly to get to it. The second is in the top of the fuel bowl, just below the fuel shutoff. The third is hiding inside the brass elbow that screws into the side of the carburetor and into which the fuel line screws.

Change your fluids, clean the fuel screens, and pump some grease into the fittings, and you're good to go!!

Just remember to NEVER leave the ignition turned on. We sometimes forget to turn it off if the tractor stalls, and that burns out points and coils.

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Dell (WA)

12-08-2007 19:08:26




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 Re: My First Oil Change in reply to Sheltie007, 12-08-2007 18:43:58  
Rick..... ...where do you think an engine oil drain should be??? Would you believe the 2-in drain plug in bottom of engine oilpan? Caution 6-qts of HOT engine oil comes out all at once. Always change engine oil when HOT.

Would you believe the engine oil filter is INSIDE that round canister on the leftside of the engine block right next to the engine serial number. Engine s/n is weakly hand stamped number and should start with 8N******..... ..respectfully, Dell

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