Hey Richard, if this guy can do it this way I know you can.
Posted on Rv.net:
"Today I installed a Fumoto valve on my CAT engine. THis is about the seventh time I've installed a Fumoto valve and I wanted to give the RV.NET readers the benefit of my experience.
This is easily done without draining the oil by drawing a vacuun on the pan by applying a vacuum cleaner to the oil fill. You may also have to stuff the crankcase slobber tube with a rag to get a good suction. Then, with the vacuum cleaner running, remover the old plug and install the Fumoto. Shut off and remove the vacuum cleaner and be sure to remove the rag in the slobber tube. The above has all been said before.
Here is my pwersonal tip that makes this work. MAKE SURE THE VACUUM HOSE IS PLUGGED INTO THE VACUUM SIDE OF THE CLEANER. IF...YOU PLUG IT INTO THE BLOWER SIDE OF THE CLEANER IT WILL MAKE QUITE A MESS WHEN YOU REMOVE THE PLUG.
Please dont embarrass me by asking how I know.
Paul "
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