Process for simple and high speed oil change and/or flushing the engine oil distribution channels of the moving components of the crankcase in an internal combustion engine

Patent · Tue Oct 23 04:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6339068

Bedi, R

This patent describes a device for facilitating flushing and scrub cleaning of moveable parts in an internal combustion engine having an oil pan with a drain plug opening an internal lube oil distribution passage system. It comprises: an oil filter adapter adapted to be sealingly connected to an engine oil filter mounting boss located on the internal combustion engine, the adapter having at least two nozzles, a first nozzle in fluid communication with an engine oil pump located in the oil pan and a second nozzle in fluid communication with the internal lube oil distribution passage system of the engine; a remote oil filter mounting boss having first and second apertures and a mounting bracket attached thereto. The mounting bracket positioned on the engine remote from the engine oil filter mounting boss; an oil filter removably mounted on the remote oil filter mounting boss; a first inlet hose connected to the first nozzle and the first aperture of the mounting bracket; a second outlet hose connected to the second nozzle and the second aperture on the mounting bracket; a pump-out line connected to the drain plug opening having a coupling member at a remote end, the coupling member adapted to removably contact an external pump device; and a fill line connected to the second outlet hose the fill line having a coupling member attached at a remote end.

• Assignee: K.J. Manufacturing (USA)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4964373
• Application Number: PPN: US s 7-413008
• OSTI ID: 6339068
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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