Changing Oil?

[Michael Turner]

I am a new (used) Hunter owner. My 27 has an Yanmar 1g model. I would like to change the enging oil, and transmission oil. Is it the same oil (what type)? Where can I buy a filter? Does the transmission drain through the front plug with the engine oil? Thanks for your help..

 

[john]

michael...I am also a new owner of the same

hunter 1978 hunter 27' My problem is that I don't know very much about the boat yet. We live on Cape Cod, MA and the sailing season isn't until the spring. My boat is at the prev. owner's residence and covered for the season. I will be dealing with all of the same as you come April. I am very excited. The boat design of the Cherubini series appear to be great. Many complain that the 9hp yanmar is underpowered. All of the postings that I have read emphasize the importance of making sure the impellar in the water pump is check and changed at least once every 1-2 seasons without fail. My boating season here in the NE based ont the fact that I am a school teacher is is limited to about 16 weeks max. Let me know more about your boat. pethia@hotmail.com

 

[Doug]

good site for info

a good web site to get answers to your questions is; www.marinedieseldirect.comfollow the link to the forum and you'll most likely find the answer to your questions.-Doug

 

[Terry]

Hi Michael, suggest the following...

We used Chevron Delo 400 30 weight for both the engine and tranny. WM carries it and the filters. Our H28 had a 2GM and the tranny dip stick had a proper level mark right at the tip. The engine oil reservoir is separate from the tranny. The only way to drain the oil was through the dip stick hole. The best device we found for removing the oil, also from WM, is a two gallon blue can with a vacuum pump. You use its pump to creat a vacuum in the can, stick the evacuation tube down the dip stick hole and come back in ten minutes. No muss, no fuss. It is a little pricey, but worth the money, IMHO. Run the engine for five minutes to warm the oil before removing it.Terry