How to change the oil in a Marine Inboard Engine in a Custom Shamrock

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[@zzzak8-ck2dm]

Thank you for taking the time to post all of your Shamrock restoration video's. I am a new '99 260 Open owner and will be removing the tanks this weekend to confirm condition. Watching all of your video's has me knowing what to expect with little fear of the unknown. Kudo's to your work!

[@absaltwateradventures]

Thanks for watching! Very happy to hear you enjoyed the videos and its going to help with your project! The tanks are not bad to replace, hardest part is getting the old ones out! Good luck and keep us posted on how your project comes together! Thanks again and have a blessed day!

[@thomasstreahle2793]

I don’t know if you have the space under your oil filter but I like to take a 1 quart water or soda bottle,cut off the top and slide it around the oil filter. Loosen it with a wrench at first slide it under and loosen the filter and the oil goes into the water bottle.

[@absaltwateradventures]

That's a great idea! I've seen my Dad do that on an old chevy but didn't think about it for this application. Will def try it next oil change! Thanks for sharing!

[@henryratajczak7806]

You did a beautiful job restoring your Shamrock. How's the 6.2 working out for you, and have you thought about putting a bow thruster on it? I've followed your channel during the restoration, and I'm subscribed. I have a 26' Shamrock Express, with the Cummins Diesel. They're great boats. I'm also happy to see your son trying to teach how to do maintenance (LOL 😆). God bless you and your family.

[@absaltwateradventures]

Thank you! The 6.0 Crusader has been awesome! Fuel burn averages 1.6 to 2.0 mpg (depending on load). Cruising speed is around 25-26 mph. Max is 30-35mph. I had a bow thruster for it, but decided the cost wasn't worth the install as well as the extra weight in batteries. I plan to add a trolling motor this season so that will take the space for the batts. How do you like the cummins?! If i ever convert to diesel that will be my route. Thanks again for following along and have a blessed day!

[@henryratajczak7806]

@@absaltwateradventures I absolutely love the Cummins Diesel, 300 diamond performance 6BTA. I'm getting 7-8 miles to the gallon (depending on load) the same speed as you're getting. I have a bow thruster (Florida Bow thruster, the guys name is Tom, Merritt Island Florida) and it doesn't take any more batteries to operate it. Strike Marine in Hollywood FL did the gasoline to diesel conversion. I had it re shafed to 1.5" due to the torque of the diesel along with switching to a 5 blade prop

[@absaltwateradventures]

@@henryratajczak7806That's awesome! Thanks for the call today! Really enjoyed our conversation and look forward to keeping in touch!

[@hawkeye5469]

​​@@henryratajczak7806 Where did you find a 5-blade prop that'll fit under a 26' Shamrock? I'm running a Yanmar 4LH diesel at 2.04:1 in mine and would love to run a fiver with about 20" pitch, but have had no luck finding one that'll fit. With the 4-cyl engine and nearly even gear ratio, 4-blades gives bad harmonics.

[@henryratajczak7806]

@@hawkeye5469 Hi Hawkeye, all the Maine boat builders (down east) can help keep it. Michigan Wheel is what I have, I believe it's a Star Kaplan. Lauderdale propeller/marine propulsion, State Road 84 Ft. Lauderdale. When I did my repower upgrade, I went to a 2.1 gear ratio ZF . Lauderdale Propeller worked it out for me. They're about the best in the industry of propeller world.