engine oil change pump installation

Mercury2005

Just installed a pump to facilitate engine oil changes. Picked up a 12v gear-pump that I wired up with a 10 amp circuit breaker, off-momentary-on switch mounted to an aluminum bracket. Installed a 90 degree ball valve to open or close flow from the oil pan. I used the existing oil drain hose on my 496, cut the end off and inserted a barb fitting that screws onto the fitting on the ball valve.  Made up another hose that screws onto the discharge side of the pump.  This hose has a brass cap on the end to close it off when not in use.  Finally mounted the pump to a piece of starboard which was mounted in the aft part of the engine compartment on the port side.
This will make oil changes much easier.



 

reneechris14

Pretty sweet set up,like the switch and ball valve 

Mercury2005

Thanks, anxious to give it a try. Will post video when I do