EZ Oil Drain Valve?

[lazabby]

Has anyone seen this? There is such a small space where the drain plug goes I'm not sure how this would fit.
http://www.forconstructionpros.com/press_release/12026856/back-to-the-future-delorean-fitted-with-ez-oil-drain-valve

Shannon

[David T]

Has anyone seen this? There is such a small space where the drain plug goes I'm not sure how this would fit.
http://www.forconstructionpros.com/press_release/12026856/back-to-the-future-delorean-fitted-with-ez-oil-drain-valve

Shannon

Because of the low ground clearance and the valve would be out in the open completely unprotected, IMHO it is a BAD idea. At least on a Delorean.

[Rich]

Additionally -

Assuming you can squeeze it in there you'll want to be absolutely sure that it can't touch the frame crossmember under any kind of engine/drivetrain movement relative to the frame.

A busted drain valve or a cracked oil pan could result. While driving.

It might fit somebody's DeLorean in this respect. Yet it might not fit them all....so I can see why you are asking.

[Oliver Holler]

It works. It fits. Plenty of room. I use it. I love it.
I've replaced two oil pans from stripped threads. No more. Now it's idiot proof.
Toby Peterson of DMC Northwest is an authorized distributor.32285

[David T]

It works. It fits. Plenty of room. I use it. I love it.
I've replaced two oil pans from stripped threads. No more. Now it's idiot proof.
Toby Peterson of DMC Northwest is an authorized distributor.32285

It does look like it can fit and work just fine. What do they cost?

[ILM1010]

do you have to hold down the lever while it drains 7quarts or does it lock into place somehow. Also do you add a new crush washer everytime you do this?

[Doogie]

I have a 1922 Ford Model T, which has no oil pump, and no Dipstick. You check the oil by crawling under the car and turning the upper of 2 petcocks. If oil comes out the lower petcock, you're good. If it comes out the upper petcock, you have too much.


This Engine EZ Oil Drain valve reminded me of an accessory available for the Model T. It's a site glass. Put it in place of the lower petcock, and you can see exactly where your oil level is.

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Problem is, the glass would break from pebbles being thrown up from the tires. The engine would lose all it's oil (No Oil Pressure Gauge in a Moel T, not even even a dummy light!), and the driver would not be the wiser until the engine started knocking, which of course is too late!

I like that this has a 'locking' position to prevent wayward leaks....

[Josh]

I have a 1922 Ford Model T, which has no oil pump, and no Dipstick. You check the oil by crawling under the car and turning the upper of 2 petcocks. If oil comes out the lower petcock, you're good. If it comes out the upper petcock, you have too much.


This Engine EZ Oil Drain valve reminded me of an accessory available for the Model T. It's a site glass. Put it in place of the lower petcock, and you can see exactly where your oil level is.

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Problem is, the glass would break from pebbles being thrown up from the tires. The engine would lose all it's oil (No Oil Pressure Gauge in a Moel T, not even even a dummy light!), and the driver would not be the wiser until the engine started knocking, which of course is too late!

I like that this has a 'locking' position to prevent wayward leaks....

So its basically the same as the oiling system and fill/drain plugs on a manual transmission

[Ryan S.]

Just got one from Toby. Simple to install. It should make my next oil changes very simple and clean. Just attach a plastic hose and open valve to drain. No more special wrench or messy oil splash around frame and floor. Highly recommend for those who have to change oil frequently.


http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=34873&stc=1http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=34874&stc=1

[Ryan S.]

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=34875&stc=1
This is what it looks like. Two parts. Valve adapter and valve body.

[Domi]

That's interesting :)

[Mark D]

Does the valve lock in any way that would prevent it from accidentally coming open? My only fear would be running over some debris in the road and having it catch on the drain plug and start jettisoning oil.

From the photo it looks like there is a notch that requires you have to push up and over to turn the valve, just wanting to confirm.

[Ryan S.]

Does the valve lock in any way that would prevent it from accidentally coming open? My only fear would be running over some debris in the road and having it catch on the drain plug and start jettisoning oil.

From the photo it looks like there is a notch that requires you have to push up and over to turn the valve, just wanting to confirm.

Yes, you have to push up and turn to open. It would be almost impossible for it to open accidently. They even have a locking clip for those who want more assurances.

[rddmc]

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=34875&stc=1
This is what it looks like. Two parts. Valve adapter and valve body.

Why are two blue washers used? How can you be certain that the oil drain will always point down when the threads reach full tight?

Thanks,

Rod
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[Ryan S.]

This is what Toby said,
"our kit has the valve, adapter, and seal washers to fit with the DeLorean oil pan. The kit price is $30.95. The recess in the oil pan is fairly deep, so the adapter is necessary. The overall length of the valve and adapter brings the outlet of the valve fairly close to the frame cross member, but there is still enough room to drain the oil with a piece of cardboard or something to deflect the flow down into a pan"

Two washers are needed because of Delorean's unique recessed oil pan shape, which prevents the adpater from going in all the way. Without two washers, it won't seal properly. As you can see from this photo, oil drains out straight and not down or side ways. Instead of cardboard, I use a clear pvc hose to drain oil into a bucket.

I have used Fumoto valve for all my other cars so this was a no brainer. If you do your own oil changes, you will like this.
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=34901&stc=1

[Chris 16409]

I just installed one of these as well. A very nice upgrade. Now I don't have to worry about oil drain plug washers. I couldn't get a good deal on my drain plug my last oil change.