mercman Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 There is a large "screw/bolt" on the left side,looking at the back of the motor, half way between the head and lower unit.Is this the drain plug for the motor oil? Just want to be sure,before i start taking things off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hey Paul.. what does it say in that shiny black booklet with Mercury on it in Red, that came with your boat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes it is but ummm wear a raincoat. And before you start, make sure you're equipped to remove the filter. Assuming you're replacing the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hey Paul.. what does it say in that shiny black booklet with Mercury on it in Red, that came with your boat?? If i could find it, d'ya think i'd be asking here, knowing that you were still awake Wayne??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes it is but ummm wear a raincoat. Messy Eh? Maybe put some sawdust down first i guess. Messy is my middle name Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Make sure you have a large drip pan... The oil goes everywhere... Get a new filter... Roll of paper towel... And try to run the motor to get it warm fist... You can use the muffs and hose... Let it idle for 5-10 minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 The idea is to drain as much old dirty oil out before refilling and installing a new filter. Why on earth would you run the motor first and sling the old dirty stuff back onto motor parts and fill the filter? The motor should sit for at least an hour if it's been run.. so the filter will drain out and save a lot of mess when removing it. It's gonna be 23+C tomorrow... no need to warm it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 The only engine I get to change cold oil in is my outboard.I guess thats why I look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 what does it say in that shiny black booklet with Mercury on it in Red, It says if you don't know where the drain plug is .............its best to take it to a dealer for any maintenance required :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 It says if you don't know where the drain plug is .............its best to take it to a dealer for any maintenance required might just do that, rather than end up basted in oil.I have to find the manual, then it should be fine. But thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Trim your motor up just a bit---have a drip pan Pull that plug---a stream of dirty oil will spurt a good distance---pull pan towards motor as stream gets shorter---kinda like you know That small trim up allows the plug to face down a bit more--when you pull motor over---if you don't---oil will just run down the foot of your motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Paul, just wait 'til it's warmer out. Get yourself a wide container to catch the old oil..put some paper towel under the oil filter...get a good sized funnel with a goose neck hose..tilt the motor to maximum 'gravity' and steer it hard to port for the oil to escape...undo the oil drain plug..let all of the old oil drain from the motor...undo the oil filter and discard...install new filter just a touch more than hand tight...refill with recommended oil...clean everything up and check for leaks...check oil level. If you need any of the items ie. tub, funnel, filter wrench..just pop by and pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes it is but ummm wear a raincoat. Why did you have to go and take ALL the FUN out of it Roy. I was going to tell him to run a live feed on the board with his web cam so we could direct him. After we were finished laughing at him doing his funky chicken dance covered in oil. Now my suggestion is: Paul, since Roy has all the right equipment and experience, just take the boat over to his place and have him show you the proper way. While your on route to his place, stop and get the oil,filter,gear lube and a new set of plugs. Keep the old plugs on the boat just in-case you ever need them. Remember to KEEP all receipts for warranty! ( But dont keep them with your owners manual!!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 You've got a 4 stroke, I don't think you'll be needing to be changing the plugs on it after 1 season. I'd check the manual though. Are you going to fog?? Make sure you get the right gear lube for your motor and correct grade of motor oil. You should run the motor for a few minutes to get any junk that has accumulated on the bottom of the oil pan to suspend in the oil so when you drain it, it comes out. It's a new motor so I don't think sludge is much of a concern but that is the way we were taught in Auto Shop back in the '80s and it still holds true for changing oil in motors today. Have plenty of sawdust handy and Good Luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsky Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) do 2 strk have these oil filters too??? Of late I have only been draining the old and refilling with new. And there is this talk about oil flying everywhere. Mine just sloooooooooooowly oozes out. Edited October 7, 2011 by darsky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 No oil filter on yours Darren. You might be referring to the lower unit lube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Isn't it easier to just add 500 ml. of oil to a 25 litre jerry can when you fill up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_F Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 my 20 4-stroke has a nut halfway down on the drivers side you leave it vertical drain all the oil, then tilt it up and continue draining im pretty sure anyways its laid out in the manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 my 20 4-stroke has a nut halfway down on the drivers side you leave it vertical drain all the oil, then tilt it up and continue draining im pretty sure anyways its laid out in the manual Thanks K_F, thats the problem, i kinda misplaced the maual. I'm sure it will turnip before i put the boat away for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernboy Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Having the twin of that motor, yes the oil does tend to make a bit of a mess. Tiling it is what i have found works, about halfway up. And yes, it is the large bolt halfway down on the left side (standing behind the motor looking at it). Stop at the Merc dealer and get the socket for the oil filter, made by Merc. The filter is extremely difficult to get off if not using the socket. In your manual (if you had it) it would tell you to run 20w40 oil as the regular oil in the motor. If you need more info, or a scan of the pertinent parts of the manual, pm me and I will scan it for you when I am at home. Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Gentlemen (and I use that term very loosely here) Paul couldn't wait and really didn't take all the advice everyone has tried to give him. But he's a good fellow with good intentions. HOWEVER, I have obtained this picture of him just after he tried to change his oil.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf 3 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 http://www.mercurymarine.com/media/mercury/documents/0911_maintenance-40to60FS.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 http://www.mercuryma...ce-40to60FS.pdf Excellent !!! Thanks a heap. Dont listen to the Billy Bob guy.He needs to catch some fish himself instead of taking pictures of his friends fish, and posting them as his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 20w40 oil is a little lite and the wrong oil for a motor..In southern Ont I like to use 32,and 22 in the north. :rofl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 It should work just fine in an engine though Tybo !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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