1.5 bmc in my hampton safari

[smokeybro]

Hi there

New member here with a question about the above. Want to change the oil but can't get to the sump nut so I am assuming that I could pump the oil out from the dip stick hole with small bore tube? Any advice appreciated such as what oil to use. Original engine, built about 1970 something.

Bought it nearly a year ago in cambridge and moved it on to the thames, love it, love boating, and love the safari (first boat). Thanks in advance to anyone for advice

Scott

[donnygeoff]

Welcome to the site Scott,

I can't help with the question, BUT....

There will be someone along shortly who can, I am sure about that..

[pks1702]

I find the best (and cleanest) is by using a Pela suction pump. You can either put the tube down into the dipstick hole or get a piece of rubber tube that fits snugly around the end of the Pela tube and also over the dipstick outlet forming a tight fit and vacuum. It is then a case of pumping it out and having a spare canister to tip it into.

[Paladin]

You can download a repair manual for your engine from here. It gives a list of recommended lubricants from a variety of manufacturers. Take your pick.

[smokeybro]

Thank you all very much for your responses, I think I may be posting again.

Best wishes

Scott

[NeilB]

If you boat is ex hire I would be surprised if it does not already have a oil drain pump fitted, they are normally brass with a "T" shaped handle.

[Gordon]

Hi Welcome about and wish you all the best with the new boat . Another source of a manual is here

http://www.calcuttboats.com/engines.html There is an operators handbook there as well that gives basic service info rather that full on repair.

With regards the oil I suspect some of the stuff quoted in the manuals hasn't been made for decades the last lot I bought was John Deere tractor oil, if you want to be certain go along to Boulters I have had several cans from them

[MBA Marine]

just your box standard 15/40 diesel engine oil will be fine. Its your choice but i dont go buying expensive branded oils.

[ExUserGone]

Pela pump every time, run the engine to warm the oil first and it will come out a lot easier and quicker.