Location of Drain Plug for Transmission
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Printed Date: May-31-2024 at 6:47pm
Topic: Location of Drain Plug for Transmission
Posted By: 2tall
Subject: Location of Drain Plug for Transmission
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 10:53pm
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I am trying to drain the transmission oil out and replace it as specified once a year, but I can't find where to do it. 1996 Ski Nautique Ford PCM GT-40 with PCM 1:23:1 transmission. The manual says "using a 7mm allen wrench" and the drain plug is "located in the transmission adapter housing." The picture in the manual looks like a flat piece of steel with an allen wrench opening...this picture could have been taken on an aircraft carrier for all I know...it doesn't show or mention position in the engine or location.... I can't find this for the life of me. If anyone has a pic or can capture one on their phone I would be grateful. I also have Topsider pump that I use to extract the engine oil. I have read also in the manuals that I can use this to extract the Transmission Oil through the dipstick hole? Or from somewhere else? ------------- 2Tall - 1996 Ski Nautique GT-40 |
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Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 11:42pm
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Use the dipstick hole and the topsider. There is a plug on the bottom but it's difficult to access and easy to damage. You should get around 2 quarts out through the dip stick. When you refill you should check the oil level with the engine running and the dip stick fully inserted. ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 11:44pm
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First: Love the boat. Teal and black color scheme is the same as I have. Second: fluid extractor is a good way to change transmission fluid. Leave the 7mm hex hey in the toolbox. Some will add some copper tubing as an extension to get all the way down inside the transmission. Remember that these transmissions are sensitive to fluid volume. No need for synthetic fluid Dex/Merc is fine. JQ ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: Blamey
Date Posted: May-05-2017 at 11:49pm
Good point. In fact don't use synthetic at all. It can cause the tranny to slip. ------------- 96 Super Sport Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
Jonny Quest wrote:Posted By: relake
Date Posted: May-06-2017 at 12:23am
I use a used plastic pump from a shampoo bottle, it worked like a charm. I thoroughly soaked and removed all shampoo residue prior to placing into the dipstick opening. I removed almost exactly 2qts. The transmission fluid was out and new fluid in in under 10 minutes.. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=8310" rel="nofollow - '97 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 2tall
Date Posted: May-06-2017 at 2:33pm
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Great advice from everyone! Thank you! I will use the fuid extractor. JQ thanks for the compliments, wow you're boat is super clean and beautiful as well. Thanks also on the tip about synthetic, the previous owner gave me 3 quarts of synthetic, I think I'll leave it in the containers and go get non-synthetic....just in time! ------------- 2Tall - 1996 Ski Nautique GT-40 |