Re: [OMC-Boats] What type of oil for 1967 Sportsman 120 from BC Howk on 2009-08-10 (OMC-Boats Mailing List Archive)

From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:57:54 -0500 (CDT)

Nexi,

I have not tried one of the larger extractors like Lee is talking about. Think I will next time though.....What I typically do is line my bilge with a garbage bag (the thicker the better) and have a bucket standing by to put the bag in. I usually get pretty good results but it can get messy in a hurry if you don't carefully place the bag and take caution pulling it out (thus having the bucket immediatly available) My typical method requires being a little bit of a contortionist to get under there and get everything set remove the plug, etc. etc....That pump is sounding better everytime I do it.

On that subject, Lee I'm assuming your using something like the 4.0 l model and not the hand pump right? I seem to recall really hating the little hand pumps, think I tried it once and was not pleased with the experience, could have been operator error though...

On Aug 10, 2009, Lee Shuster <Lee.Shuster@...> wrote:

Scott --- been there done that. The drill powered pumps don't work as well, for me at least.
I've found the Moeller Fluid Extractors to be easier and they surprisingly get pretty much all the oil out.
See: http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarket/maintenance/fluid_extractors/
Straight 30W is fine, but usually harder to find. True most boating is done in 45 - 90 F ambient temps, so multi-viscosity grades aren't necessary.

From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Scott Veazie
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 12:11 PM
To: omc-boats@...
Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] What type of oil for 1967 Sportsman 120

Is that some sort of drill-operated tool Lee?

From: Lee.Shuster@...
To: omc-boats@...
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:49:37 -0600
Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] What type of oil for 1967 Sportsman 120

I always suck mine out the dipstick. Less messy that way.

From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...lists.ultimate.com] On Behalf Of Nexi
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:59 AM
To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's
Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] What type of oil for 1967 Sportsman 120

Thanks Lee. You're a big help!
The previous owner said they ran the engine a couple of weeks ago. I pulled the dipstick yesterday and it's below the minimum line. Oil color is somewhat dark. I figure I might as well do an oil change since I don't know the last time one was done. I'm assuming I'll have to pull off the engine surround to get underneath and drain. It doesn't look like my regular oil catcher will fit under there. What do you use, or would you use, to fit underneath?

From: Lee Shuster <Lee.Shuster@...>
To: Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and 70's <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 12:34:52 PM
Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] What type of oil for 1967 Sportsman 120

Just think of your OMC 120 has a GM 1967 Chevy II 2.5L 4 cylinder (very similar except for marine specifics, like manifolds, carbs, electrics).
FRAM PH-30 or similar for the Oil filter. Your favorite 10W-30 motor oil (NOT 2-STROKE) will work fine. Change both at the end of the season or every 50 hrs of engine running time.
Lee

From: omc-boats-bounces@... [mailto:omc-boats-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Nexi
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 9:52 AM
To: omc-boats@....ultimate.com
Subject: [OMC-Boats] What type of oil for 1967 Sportsman 120

What type of oil and filter do you use for a 1967 Sportsman 120?

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