First Oil Change in my 1965 Sailboat

In this episode of working on my 1965 Cheoy Lee sailboat, I join up with Ethan from SeaNergy Marine in San Diego. We change the oil in my Perkins 4107 (4.107) diesel engine. How to change oil in diesel inboard sailboat engine. Enjoy! #Sailing
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[@RiggingDoctor]

Good refresher on oil changes, haven’t done an oil change in a few years 🙃

[@DavidCAllen50]

I would also suggest keeping the oil pan drain plug screwed into the valve and keep the barbed fitting and hose where you store your engine spare parts. They make special oil drain valves with a detent that helps keep the valve in the closed position.

[@beaconbus]

I believe Fumoto makes such a valve.

[@01AceAlpha]

Just a thought here….. Remember that valve that failed on your shitter? Same could happen on your oil drain valve. All oil drain valves I have ever seen(highway tractors mostly) have had a valve replace the drain plug into the pan then the drain plug or cap on the other end for safety. Last thing anyone wants is to have their engine oil drain unintended. At least safety wire the valve shut.

[@ardentenquirer8573]

Notice the hose he put on ... it raises above the level of the oil in the pan ... he did not explain that reason for the hose... but the mechanic will know

[@patrickwalsh6873]

I would always wet the new filter/filter housing seal with fresh oil before tightening it up.

[@fredericsvensson2858]

The mechanic knew what he was talking about! Nice video!

[@greggfulghum9313]

very informative.....lots of sailors should appreciate

[@williamhoskins2300]

awesome chief engr.

[@maritimetees2315]

Good segment Josh.

[@curthook9622]

Nice job

[@anthonysutherland9487]

This may be a little late but you should make sure the valve can’t vibrate open when the engine is running.

[@arajoaina]

I thought that the title was saying that it was the first ever oil change since 1965!

[@trevorbyron9448]

Josh verily has the best edited videos of all sailing vlogs

[@dss9775]

Excellent Josh and Ethan. Great idea Ethan. Josh I LOVE your tutorials, they are quick, precise and easily adapted as military quality training materials. I am learning quickly about my little boat through your training. Thank you. 👍🏼⛵️🌎

[@jimzois3220]

Very good job guys very very informative I think I'm going to use the same System make it easier

[@ratusbagus]

The addition of a valve to the sump drain was a great idea. I wondered though, now that you have made the evacuation operation so easy, about a flushing oil to remove ALL the sludge.

[@felixmercado648]

Cheers to you for making high quality and informative content! I will apply what I learned here on my first oil change on my (new to me) used sailboat I just purchased. Thank you!

[@robbylafont]

thanks for sharing that great idea (valve at the oil plug) for the oil change....

[@Mylifelovingit]

Brilliant idea using that tap

[@perryalan4250]

great idea for the drain plug

[@cowluver96]

Thank you very much . I have always done my oil changes from the top ,with little thought about how to drain from the bottom.The information that you provided is wonderfull.

[@catspaw3815]

Thanks Josh. Ethan too. Good stuff. And the sexiest sound track for an oil change ever. lol...what was it that went flying at the end there?

[@grantcramer]

Great video. I haven't changed my oil before on my boat. Thanks, it was very informative with lots of good ideas. I am going to my oil myself the next time! Done it lots of time on my car, but not my boat!

[@donzimari]

Great video we did the same valve on our Perkins

[@larrydicenzo3826]

Good information.

[@chrisgorman2717]

Hi Josh hope your well.

[@ardentenquirer8573]

This is an excellent video... I learnt something ... thanks Keep it up

[@herbescobar4548]

Awesome video! Was just thinking about searching for similar video as I want to try to do it myself as well. Great idea having a bottom drain hose. Thanks!

[@sailing_mahalo]

Great music!! Unfortunately most engines on boats built in the late 80s and later, did away with the oil pan drain plug. Good idea on the valve, but definitely a concern not having a plug!!

[@AdventuresInParadise]

Mine has the tube off the drain plug.. I hook the same vacuum pump to it, which makes it easier, but I'm still waiting for any oil change to be "no mess", LOL.

[@herbescobar4548]

Waiting for some new content from you guys!😀

[@herbescobar4548]

@@AdventuresInParadise Thanks for the reply. We also enjoy your channel and have a 28 but Catalina. We’re new to sailing so watching others really helps! And love the varied locations as we’re up in New England.

[@stevekirby4618]

Hi Josh, great video and following the work on this boat closely. I have the same engine on my boat down here in NZ. Brilliant idea with the drain plug, will unashamedly copy your work. I was wondering as I didn't notice in the video what specification of oil did you use, haven't got many details here and trying to do most things myself now. Keep the videos coming.

[@beaconbus]

Looked like Shell Rotella jug. Comes in 10w30 or the more common 15w40. They also sell the same brand in 5w40 or 15w40 full synthetic.

[@ritewaydave164]

Great idea for drain plug. Always learning something here. Thank u. So I'm wondering about the engine access hole. Is that custom?

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Thanks. The engine access hole was standard on these boats. Ethan, the mechanic, was quite impressed with it, saying it was unique and good engineering on the part of the boat builder.

[@abotelho8034]

Hello! Good idea to have a valve installed. However some valves internally uses materials to sealing that does not resist of temperature exposition. Could you share the valve spec? Tks

[@PierceAlexanderLilholt]

Was it fun to do the oil change? 🛢 ⛵

[@duncanbarriball3039]

All good except the oil in oil cooler taints the new oil , I like to drain that too ,for thougher job , and as others have said ,wire that tap, lovely old girl by the way ,going to look smart with new varnish ,

[@rasaaaja]

Great application! You can't do that in a car.

[@Motociclista760]

Hey Josh, if you want to sail and need someone to crew with you, let me know.

[@csamek2772]

Safety wire the valve?

[@rogerdinnis3816]

Is it advisable to flush the engine after draining the oil and before replacing with new oil?

[@islandonlinenews]

that's probably a good idea. I always dump some fresh oil in while draining to clear all the crap.

[@spyglassfreowestaus2733]

Flush? You may be thinking of the cooling system. If you want to 'flush' the oil system, you just do another oil change soon after the first. Happy sailing R !

[@scr5051]

Injection pump, maintenance is very difficulty?