Little Help Kohler K-341 16hp

[rustyedge1 170]

Info needed.

Going to put a oil drain on this engine next oil change and don't really know what I need to start. Trying to get parts ready before time.

I don't know what size the existing plug is ( see photo ) 3/8" 1/4" ? Getting tired of taking the deck down every time I change oil. Any input welcome.

Thanks in advance...

[squonk 41,311]

3/8 pipe. EZ oil drain valve.

 

https://www.ezoilchangevalve.com/shop-here.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuMC2BhA7EiwAmJKRrOCEFjmBuzIl1M-ew-tQALIafSNtQXZU8DJ1x4YKAZgBQs79TP0i3hoCWBUQAvD_BwE

 

Edited August 29 by squonk

[8ntruck 7,080]

My 14-8 has an iron elbow at the block then a pipe long enough to get outside the frame with a cap.

[Racinbob 11,204]

All my tractors have either a Fumoto or EZ Drain valve. This one is a Fumoto.  A piece of plastic tubing into a jug makes for clean draining. Most are 3/8" NPT.

 

Edited August 30 by Racinbob

[rustyedge1 170]

3 hours ago, Racinbob said:

All my tractors have either a Fumoto or EZ Drain valve. This one is a Fumoto.  A piece of plastic tubing into a jug makes for clean draining. Most are 3/8" NPT.

 

 

3 hours ago, Racinbob said:

All my tractors have either a Fumoto or EZ Drain valve. This one is a Fumoto.  A piece of plastic tubing into a jug makes for clean draining. Most are 3/8" NPT.

 

 

10 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

My 14-8 has an iron elbow at the block then a pipe long enough to get outside the frame with a cap.

That's the way my other WH are but with the limited space at the block i'm not sure what I will be able to get an elbow screwed in.

[Racinbob 11,204]

13 minutes ago, rustyedge1 said:

That's the way my other WH are but with the limited space at the block i'm not sure what I will be able to get an elbow screwed in.

 

There are different styles of 90° fittings. Some of them, especially brass, will fit in tighter spaces. You may have to lift the engine a little bit to spin it on. I've never seen one yet where it can't be done. Whatever it takes it's worth the effort. 

[peter lena 8,719]

@Racinbob agree with you on the oil change  modification , most of my changes / modifications , on any , REPEDITIVE  PROBLEM ,  is based on  eliminating it , often refer to a  roller stool look see , as to making it better , very often its a simple detailing of function , that gets it done . good talking , pete 

[rustyedge1 170]

Looks as if Ace may have the parts...

[8ntruck 7,080]

8 hours ago, rustyedge1 said:

 

 

That's the way my other WH are but with the limited space at the block i'm not sure what I will be able to get an elbow screwed in.

It might be a street elbow.  Those are a bit shorter than a regular elbow.

[rustyedge1 170]

4 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

It might be a street elbow.  Those are a bit shorter than a regular elbow.

That's what I decided to go with..

[rustyedge1 170]

Turns out the Ace at my location doesn't stock anymore. Found another supplier AGS Co. out of MI I think. Ace wanted 9.00 bucks, AGS had them for little over 2.00 I got two at that cost plus shipped UPS free. Have under 5.00 bucks in the pair. Just thought i'd pass the info on. Now to the EZ drain valve....

[rustyedge1 170]

Decided to go with the Fumoto, found a site which had them for 33.99 no tax shipped. https://industrialtecsupply.com/ 

Going all brass, should there be a thread sealant used and if so what would be recommended ?

Thanks for all the input....

Edited September 10 by rustyedge1

[Racinbob 11,204]

Excellent. I prefer the Fumoto. I've had the EZ Drains seep a little. 

[rustyedge1 170]

All is ready for next oil change. Think I’m going to like this set up. 

[WHX?? 49,146]

Any quality pipe dope or tape will do. Like penetrating oil everyone has their favorites. 

[rustyedge1 170]

Glad I bought both 6" and 5" nipples the 6" puts you too far out and bumps the clutch peddle arm after assembled, the 5" in my opinion is just right.

[bds1984 1,442]

Well, having a shaker plate C165, I have a black pipe drain tube on the bottom of the block and then an elbow, nipple, and end cap going out the flywheel side.  If I had to do this over again, I'd go with the Fumoto route, but I have a of bits from running propane gas lines so the price won out.