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Triple J
Number of posts : 240
Registration date : 2009-01-15
Location : Minnesota
| | Subject: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:17 pm | |
| I came up with a solution. I got the oil filter access cover from a Dodge Dakota or Durango  I used the splash shield from the Dodge as a template to cut the hole. I now have about a 5" hole to get my hand in and check the oil.  And here it is with the cap in place, (It's not perfect as I used a paint pen to trace the outline and it ran further than anticipated) but I can live with it as no hassle checking oil now.  | |
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Big-R
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Number of posts : 16074
Registration date : 2008-02-26
Age : 50
Location : Louisville,Ky
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:26 pm | |
| That is a great idea. I am sure that will make it much easier. Good job. | |
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wvyankee2
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Number of posts : 10318
Registration date : 2008-01-22
Age : 63
Location : Cabell Co., West Virginia
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:26 pm | |
| Great Idea. I did something simular with my KingQuad. | |
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AIRBORNE
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Number of posts : 6266
Registration date : 2008-05-01
Age : 49
Location : Morgantown, West Virginia
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:37 pm | |
| Very good thinking JJJ! I remember what a pain it was to take that side panel off the King to check the oil. I am sure the Prowler is much more work. | |
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DirtDawber
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Number of posts : 4088
Registration date : 2009-02-24
Location : Originally Joined June 2008 - Hazard Ky
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:10 pm | |
| Great Idea !!  | |
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ridepate
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Registration date : 2009-04-23
Age : 63
Location : 1st join date- 1/22/2008- North Ga.
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:27 pm | |
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ridepate
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Location : 1st join date- 1/22/2008- North Ga.
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 10:31 pm | |
| One of these should work also. Boat Deck-Plate. 12.99 from West marine.  | |
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Triple J
Number of posts : 240
Registration date : 2009-01-15
Location : Minnesota
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:03 pm | |
| Thanks guys
Ridepate
That definately would work well, how big is the hole access? | |
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Mud-and-Guts
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Number of posts : 1839
Registration date : 2008-09-22
Age : 44
Location : celina,tn
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:20 am | |
| Great job bro, awesome Idea... | |
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ridepate
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Age : 63
Location : 1st join date- 1/22/2008- North Ga.
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 1:28 am | |
| - Triple J wrote:
- Thanks guys
Ridepate
That definately would work well, how big is the hole access? TJ it comes in a 4-inch or 6-inch. | |
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Triple J
Number of posts : 240
Registration date : 2009-01-15
Location : Minnesota
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:33 am | |
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2Slow4U
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Number of posts : 1657
Registration date : 2009-05-18
Age : 71
Location : Sevierville, Tennessee
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:12 am | |
| Great idea! That would probably work just as well on a Rhino -- eliminating the need to remove the passenger's seat to check the oil... it would likely fit on the angled part of the engine surround jut fine.  | |
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Foxfire
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Number of posts : 6060
Registration date : 2008-04-01
Age : 72
Location : Bristol, Wisconsin
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:35 am | |
| - AIRBORNE wrote:
- Very good thinking JJJ! I remember what a pain it was to take that side panel off the King to check the oil. I am sure the Prowler is much more work.
It sure is....remove both seats and the engine cover - ridepate wrote:
- One of these should work also. Boat Deck-Plate. 12.99 from West marine.
Out standing find there Jimbo  | |
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Neuromax
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Age : 53
Location : Winston Salem/Greensboro NC
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Triple J
Number of posts : 240
Registration date : 2009-01-15
Location : Minnesota
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:46 pm | |
| Thanks for the kudo's guys. | |
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Rhino Rob
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Age : 62
Location : the home of the volunteers and port st joe tiger sharks
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:04 pm | |
| bet it would also supply some heat in the winter if it were to be opened | |
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Goose
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Number of posts : 2971
Registration date : 2010-03-15
Age : 74
Location : Barnesville, Ga.
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:57 pm | |
| Thanks Ridepate I'm going to get one of those. Thanks for the info guys. | |
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ridepate
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Registration date : 2009-04-23
Age : 63
Location : 1st join date- 1/22/2008- North Ga.
| | Subject: Re: Tired of tearing my machine apart to check oil Tue May 11, 2010 8:31 pm | |
| Saw gstaats Boat-Deck-Plate install this last weekend. Awesome!!!!!!!!  Looks factory. | |
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