[mikeduwe]

Always forget to get some when I'm doing an oil change, so finally ordered 3 of them. Going to throw one in my 140 right away to catch any chips from busting out the balance gear.

Got them off ebay for 3 bucks a piece.

I will post up once I get them of what I think of the quality.

 

[trav1s]

Picked one up from Krik when I got my other parts. Makes sense to me.

 

[KB]

Snowmobile chain cases use a similar setup. they seem to work good.

 

[mikeduwe]

Travis, I was thinking they were 8 bucks from Kirk for some reason, but I see he sells them for 3 as well. His site is where I got the idea to install them.

 

[1966JD110RF]

Your 140 has a drain plug?

 

[mikeduwe]

That looks like a valve that was on my 212 when I got it, or maybe a 318-420. I believe all the 140's I have had just had a plug.

 

[1966JD110RF]

Mine is OEM. It is shown in the shop/owner's manual as standard equipment.

It is sized for standard diameter garden hose. Very handy for oil changes -- no mess/no spill.

You would have to install it before dropping the engine in.

 

[junderwood]

Mike

2.32 a piece from Mcmaster

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-metal-pipe-fitting-plugs/=r96ody

Looks like their links are a little screwy. You have to make a few clicks to get to them.

 

[trav1s]

My 120 also had the plug. Not sure if the valve would fit.

 

[blackie]

The brass drain was an optional item from JD to make oil changes much less "messy..."
I have installed them on each of my tractors. WFM member Romeo Isabelle used to make a slotted tool for opening them - very handy on the 318.
Blackie

 

[craft57]

Don't really need a Fancy Tool …..I always used the handle from a small bottle jack ….. they fit perfect too !

Once I get my engine swap in my 318, from Onan to the Kohler the oil drain valve will be transferred over as well …. it works great !

 

[jcronk69]

For a cheap oil valve tool, you can take an old socket and grind a small notch all the way across.
Works great, and pretty much free if you have some old sockets laying around.