Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:The spring would have to break completely to allow the lever to leave the detent and open on it's own, since it has to be lifted and turned to allow fluid to flow and I simply don't see that happening. It could happen, but I'd put the likelihood up there with the oil pan spontaneously developing a hole. As far as slowing the flow, I don't see that as a problem.
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I see they have a "LC-10SX LEVER CLIP FOR SX-SERIES VALVES. The Fumoto lever clip gives you extra security while using Fumoto Valves under normal or unusual conditions. No Tools required! The lever clip can only be installed when the valve is 100% in the closed and locked position." that locks the handle now. That is one of the reasons I would never use one, that and it slows the flow of oil by half. (not worried about someone opening it more if the spring became weak and let the lever open on it's own.)
Don
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:RAS43 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just be aware you will get even less oil out of your engine with a Fumoto as it's threads are usually taller than the factory pan's drain nut. Also it's possible for someone to be an A-HOLE and reach under and flip the lever.
I used a grinder and cut slots in the threads before installing the valve and it drains just as well as removing the OEM plug.
Fumoto did at one time offer a hose clamp that fit in the groove of the lever and prevent it from being opened. Works well, but as someone else commented, who is going to crawl around someones' truck to open the valve. :h
I was going to post that same thing. Use a cut off blade and grind and x pattern about half way down to the base. Remember to de-burr both the inside and outside to remove any burrs that could get into your engine.
I see they have a "LC-10SX LEVER CLIP FOR SX-SERIES VALVES. The Fumoto lever clip gives you extra security while using Fumoto Valves under normal or unusual conditions. No Tools required! The lever clip can only be installed when the valve is 100% in the closed and locked position." that locks the handle now. That is one of the reasons I would never use one, that and it slows the flow of oil by half. (not worried about someone opening it more if the spring became weak and let the lever opening on it's own.)
Don
RAS43 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just be aware you will get even less oil out of your engine with a Fumoto as it's threads are usually taller than the factory pan's drain nut. Also it's possible for someone to be an A-HOLE and reach under and flip the lever.
I used a grinder and cut slots in the threads before installing the valve and it drains just as well as removing the OEM plug.
Fumoto did at one time offer a hose clamp that fit in the groove of the lever and prevent it from being opened. Works well, but as someone else commented, who is going to crawl around someones' truck to open the valve. :h
ACZL wrote:
THANKS once again for the help gang!!!!
Fish,from my experience, I cannot drain the oil and remove filter at same time as I don't have a huge pan. Biggest problem I had prior to installing the Fumoto, was once factory plug was removed, oil shot quite a ways out (read.....one heckofa mess). If oil pan had plug on bottom or at an angle, would be better.
RAS43 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just be aware you will get even less oil out of your engine with a Fumoto as it's threads are usually taller than the factory pan's drain nut. Also it's possible for someone to be an A-HOLE and reach under and flip the lever.
I used a grinder and cut slots in the threads before installing the valve and it drains just as well as removing the OEM plug.
Fumoto did at one time offer a hose clamp that fit in the groove of the lever and prevent it from being opened. Works well, but as someone else commented, who is going to crawl around someones' truck to open the valve. :h
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Just be aware you will get even less oil out of your engine with a Fumoto as it's threads are usually taller than the factory pan's drain nut. Also it's possible for someone to be an A-HOLE and reach under and flip the lever.
ACZL wrote:
I bought one for my '15 after 1st oil change or 2 as the drain plug for the oil is in RR corner on the side of oil pan. NOT a Ford better idea. Anyways, if I recall right, I measured the factory plug, then ordered thru Amazon. So my question is, I'll be due for an oil change after our vacation and would like to replace factory plug w/ a Fumoto valve at that time. How do I go about getting the right size valve ahead of time?
