Well I am not sure it has all come out, the suction from the shop vac was enuff to suspend the drain plug in the hole & to suxx out most of the oil in the bottom of the case :) but the oil in the botton of that case that did not drain realy made the paper towel broken up I sure would like to be able to sick a fiber camera up the drain plug and in the oil filler opening ... wonder if someone in town has one of these http://www.provision100.com/ > Thxs for some very good suggestions ... > > Well I think iam gonna get a gotcha stick .... > if that fails a shop vac 1/2" clear plastic tube > > But more as an excercise if I was not able to get all the paper towel out > & filled with low life oil ran it for 15mins > would I not find the paper towel in bits pcs in the oil filter > the oil is under pressure & it has to pass the filter b4 going onto any > critial areas > do ya think the oil pump would choke > or does the oil splash around on the bottom of the crankcase & maybe get > chewed up > and sprayed over bearings cranks etc |
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