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Steve-O
Dodge Dakota
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4/29/2002
18:28:59
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I have been debating on getting the Fumoto valve to make oil changes easier. I have decided to get it! But I have seen people suggesting to get the model F-106 N w/ the nipple. Do we need the model with the nipple, and what is the nipple for?
'02 4.7L QC 4X4
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Troy
Dodge Dakota
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4/29/2002
18:53:16
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I have the Fumoto on my truck, and I love it. It makes oil changes a breeze. I don't know what model mine is, but it has the nipple. You can put a hose on the nipple, extend the hose into your drain pan, and have absolutely no mess. I would recommend getting one with the nipple, just for the convenience factor. I have had mine for about 15,000 miles, and have had no leaks, etc. It's really a nice piece.
2000 QC Sport Plus 4x4 5.9L 3.92LS, every factory option
equal-length headers and larger y-pipe
Magnaflow single in/ dual out
Autolite 3923's, indexed
Kenne Bell (Taylor) wires
180 stat
Redline Water Wetter
S-bolt
Homemade 4" cold-air induction
Baffled removed from air hat
K&N air filter
Mobil 1 and Purolator
Perma-Cool auxiliary oil cooler
Map sensor mod
TPS set at .774
clutch fan removed (electric fan only on thermal switch)
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BillinNY
Dodge Dakota
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4/29/2002
18:59:20
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F106N is the one you want for the 4.7L and NO you do not need the adapter. I have had the F106N on my 4.7L QC for months now. The nipple is so you can attach a small piece of 3/8" O.D. hose on it and use the hose to drain to a container or leave in place and extend just below the skid plate if you have one.
http://www.fumotovalve.com/merchant.cfm?id=18&step=2
F106N (w/Nipple): size 14mm - 1.5 -Dodge 4.7L
3/8" O.D. hose size to nipple
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BillinNY
Dodge Dakota
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4/29/2002
19:01:36
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Also along with the Fumoto, I use a 2 liter plastic soda bottle and it works great. Leave cap on an empty 2 liter plastic soda bottle and then with say a razor cut about 3 inches off the bottom of the bottle. Use your filter wrench and loosen up the oil filter and then slip the open end of the soda bottle up through the access whole and onto/over the oil filter. Squeeze the soda bottle and turn until the filter is loose and falls into the bottle. Lower the soda container with the filter down and out of the access whole. Can tell you filter is pretty hot so I use a pair of latex gloves on my working hand to insulate from the heat.
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Geoff
GenIII
4/29/2002
20:29:49
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Also you may consider the Fram Sure Drain. I have one but not installed it yet seems very robust as well as having a redundant sealing system. Even if the valve sealing system fails there is a thick protective cover with an O-ring. And it includes the drain tube in the kit.
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, Infinity Reference Speakers
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DaveR
Dodge Dakota
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4/29/2002
22:07:21
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I have had the Fumoto on my 318 for probobly close to 50k and it is still fine. Makes oil changes easy and it has a nice positive locking valve. Them nipple on mine is slightly dented in, guess it bottomed on something. Other than that it is great.
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MightyDakSXT
GenIII
4/29/2002
22:14:08
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I have the Fram Sure Drain system installed on my truck and I'm very happy with it. The fit and finish are great. I have the SD-1 part number installed on my 2002 3.9 It's half the price of the Fumoto and has a lower profile.
2002 SXT, 3.9 Liter V6, RC, 5-speed, 3.55 rear
-={ Second place is the first loser.} =-
Extang Tonneau, Autolite 3923 Plugs, Brass Cap & Rotor, K&N Filter, Gibson Catback Exhaust, Robert Shaw 180 Degree T-stat, Custom Grille. Coming soon: Modified V8 TB
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Tom Slick
GenII
4/30/2002
11:08:53
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I'll stay with my fumoto valve....they've been proven for many years... The ball valve is much more reliable...
plus, no "dust cover" to lose, or drain hose to lose... with the fumoto valve, if you lose the piece of hose you connect to it to drain the oil, no big deal, just get another piece of hose...with the FRAM, buy another Sure Drain for the hose...
I'll pay a little more for a better valve, without parts to lose...
Later!
Tom "Slick"
96 Dakota Sport 5.2 RC SB
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Dakaty
GenIII
4/30/2002
12:19:26
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Where's the best place to get the Fumoto?
I need to get two and I've priced them at $40 each. Ouch!!
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BillinNY
Dodge Dakota
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4/30/2002
19:43:55
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Buy from Summit Racing. About $19.00 Bill in NY
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bernd
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4/30/2002
23:09:06
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Yup...Summit.
BTW: My old (sold) Javelin had a Fumoto valve on it for over 12 years...never leaked and never had a problem.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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