Re: catalina27-talk: Re:Information request on Fumoto Oil Valve!

Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:39:02 -0700

Andy,    Order the   F-108 (or F- 108N )
 
I can't see how it would ever accidentally move. You have to Lift it up before you can rotate it.
They do have an Advisory for some car users. They recommend a clip be installed to hold down the opening tab. It just doesn't seem possible that it would be necessary.. In fact the spring in it is pretty stiff and the ball is too.. It took a good pressure to Lift and Move it.
 
I think my M-18 is pretty much stock.. but I did measure the original ....Just in case .. LOL
It's the 16 MM threads. (If you measure SAE You'll see 5/8th in.)
if you look at his list you'll see the KUBOTO Z600 listed which is basically our same engine..
 
The Fumoto   F-108   (I got the F-108N, "N" for nipple) fits perfectly..
The only thing I found that was different....  I couldn't Tighten/rotate the valve to have it line up in the 12:00 position like it shows in the picture ..Snug tight the valve top is at about 11:30..
Close enough for me.. LOL
One note:  I don't think it's possible to get all the oil out of the pan.. I've tried.
So I just "Flush" it with a small amount of cheap oil,Let that drain out,  then fill with the proper Oil.      
It's about the best I can do.
 
You'll really like the convenience and the NO MESS ..
 
Best,
Ralph
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Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 12:53 PM
Subject: catalina27-talk: Re:Information request on Fumoto Oil Valve!

Ralph
The Speedseal I am planning to change, however, like you, I think the oil Fumoto Valve looks like a great idea. I am now using the oil pump that takes the oil out through the dipstick tube.  I can never get all of the oil out. Just two questions if you can answer them.  With the shutoff valve only rotating 1/4 turn, has the valve ever accidentally opened (through vibration, etc.)?  Second, what size valve did you use for your M-18 engine?  The company listing (on their website) does not include the Universal M-18 engine on it's list of engines.
 
Andy Eanniello
Slow"MO"tion 
1985 Tall-Rig; #6038
Nyack, NY 

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