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Extension for small engine oil drain plug.

12 years ago

I have a Honda GCV 160 engine with a metric 12mm 1.5 oil drain plug thread (on a Troy-Bilt log splitter, actually).

Where it's located makes oil changing messy, and I'd like to add an short extension pipe (4"-5") to bring it out and away from the machine's undercarriage.

I've always added an drain extensions to my tractors, snowblowers etc., to keep things neat, but I can't find a pipe nipple in this metric size. Do they even exist?

I've seen some in a catalog made of rubber hose with 12mm 1.5 couplings for around $15 plus shipping, but they're longer than what's necessary.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Ron

Comments (3)

rustyj14
12 years ago
I made a horizontal funnel out of aluminum flat sheet, cut it to length, bent it into a u-shape. I loosen the drain plug a bit, to finger tight, slide the funnel in to the oil drain hole, and remove the plug, allowing the oil to run along it and into the drain pain. Works every time, only spills a few drops, which can be controlled with a rag laid underneath.
mownie
12 years ago
If you can take the drain plug with you to a well stocked hydraulic hose supply house, those folks will be able to tell you what fittings/nipples/extensions are available in that thread size.
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rustyj14
12 years ago
Or--have a weld shop add an extension pipe to the short pipe you have now.

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