Walters V-Drive fluid change

[phillid]

I have a 2005 Excalibur 330 with the walters v-drive. Is there any way to simply suck the fluid out for a change or is the only option to remove the lower drain plug to drain? I was going to suck it out through the dip stick tube but there is a couple of 90 degree bends towards the bottom and seems no way to get the suck tube all of the way in there to the fluid.

[ski4evr]

sorry drain plug. I had a hose made to screw into drain plug hole. pita to install, but had to replace pan gasket anyway. now I use extractor just like I do for engine oil from end of hose. local hydraulic shop made the hose for me.

[BrickBrock]

Phil,
I have the same boat and I am in the same state. Check out post number 5 from this link:
https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...v-drive-fluids
It involves using a catch container for the oil to drain into from the v-drive drain plug, and then use your vacuum extractor to suck the oil up from the container (during the draining process to prevent a catch contain overflow. I have been using this method for the last three years and have not had drop of v-drive oil drip into my bilge.
Brick

[phillid]

Got it and used this process, worked great. Thanks

What's the proper method for checking the level of the new fluid? Do I push the dip stick all the way in, fully seated or only to where the plug on the stick rests on the drive? Same for the tranny fluid, do I push the dip tick fully seated or only to where the plug rests on the block?

[BrickBrock]

Phil,
In the manual it states:
"Verify the oil level with the gauge fully inserted into the V-Drive housing."

The transmission is a bit more complicated, but here are the instructions (for the PCM Transmission) from the Engine Owners and Maintenance Manual. The instructions are a bit different if you have the Hurst transmission.
If you do not yet have the manuals, get them here: https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...uals-brochures

[rcsmith727]

I have a 2005 Excalibur 330 with the walters v-drive. Is there any way to simply suck the fluid out for a change or is the only option to remove the lower drain plug to drain? I was going to suck it out through the dip stick tube but there is a couple of 90 degree bends towards the bottom and seems no way to get the suck tube all of the way in there to the fluid.

This is old, but figured I would share my $20 oil extractor. Bought a suction gun and put a 13" copper extension (3/16" diameter) to access the v drive. I can get about 1 quart out and it goes really quick

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