Catalina 34

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Title: Oil change question
Post by: Tallship2 on October 20, 2021, 02:24:29 PM
Does anyone know offhand what the thread size is on the shutoff plug for the oil siphon hose on the bottom of the pan on a M25XP? It looks to be about 1/2 inch. Thanks.
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: KWKloeber on October 20, 2021, 04:09:20 PM
PS: I'm thinking that 1/2" pipe thread would be pretty large for that hose.  Probably an 3/8" or 1/4" NPT plug.


Did you check the parts listing?
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Paulus on October 20, 2021, 05:06:26 PM
Tallship2
I have one of these in my storage room at home.  It looks to be 1/2inch, but do not know the thread size.  If you are not in a hurry, I would be glad to take it to my local hardware store and get the info for you.  I am busy on Thursday and Friday. 
Paul
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Tallship2 on October 20, 2021, 06:07:25 PM
Thanks, all. Where exactly do I find the parts listing?
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: KWKloeber on October 20, 2021, 09:55:23 PM
Sorry, the parts list doesn't ID the plug size.  It just lists the entire assembly.
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Paulus on October 21, 2021, 05:38:19 AM
1/4 inch pipe thread in brass
Paul
PS:  took it into the hardware store and had it sized.
Reminder that pipe thread is measured by the inside diameter.
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: KWKloeber on October 21, 2021, 10:50:44 AM
Quote from: Tallship2 on October 20, 2021, 06:07:25 PM
Thanks, all. Where exactly do I find the parts listing?

@Tall

All the engine, owners, parts, etc., manuals are on the Tech Wiki under the "Manuals" page listing.
https://c34.org/wikiwp/
Title: Re: Oil change question
Post by: Tallship2 on October 21, 2021, 12:01:48 PM
Quote from: Paulus on October 21, 2021, 05:38:19 AM
1/4 inch pipe thread in brass
Paul
PS:  took it into the hardware store and had it sized.

Thanks, Paul, on the way to Home Depot.