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motocross_masta
10-26-2003, 08:37 PM
Where exactly is the SC Oil plug? Anyone got any pics?
Thomas A
10-26-2003, 09:17 PM
I assume you are talking about the one where you would drain the oil from? It is located on the side of the oil pan(very bottom of engine). It is on the passenger's side, and requires a 16mm wrench to remove.

Thomas
motocross_masta
10-26-2003, 09:32 PM
Ok perfect! Now where is the nut or bolt where you put it in to top it off as well?
Thomas A
10-26-2003, 09:58 PM
Go open up your hood, and look on the passenger's side of the engine. You should see a black cap with yellow writing on it that says OIL, Unscrew that and put the oil in there.

Thomas
motocross_masta
10-26-2003, 10:10 PM
You know i'm talking about the supercharger oil... not the engine oil... just wanna get that straight because i could look like an idiot if you got those mixed up?
rlmeskimen
10-26-2003, 10:31 PM
Too funny Masta!

The fill plug is located on the right front lip of the Supercharger as you face it. It is an allen and not sure what size. There is no drain. If you want to change it, you can suck out the oil. I use a syringe and a piece of rubber hose. It takes a bit but not too bad. Use only Ford or Eaton oil in it. It is expensive but cheaper than paying for a new SC. Good luck.

PS. In Thomas's defense I thought you meant the main oil plug as well. I am so use to SC meaning SuperCoupe not super charger.
motocross_masta
10-26-2003, 10:53 PM
hahaha i meant the allen nut that u were talking about to begin w/... why i said PLUG i dunno... i had heard about the sirynge thing before... its weird... when he said the plugs on the bottom i was like, "Why's there a drain plug when there's so little supercharger oil?" Thats totally my fault. Hahahah, honest to god truth, i put the "Ok Perfect..." part becuz i thought that i musta looked like an idiot not knowing about a supercharger oil drain route so i just went along w/ it... wow this thread was messed! hahahaha soooooo confusing.
rlmeskimen
10-26-2003, 11:18 PM
No problem...I am at work trying to keep myself entertained with what little is happening on this fine Sunday evening. Enjoy your week.
1BADSC
10-26-2003, 11:29 PM
use the GM supercharger oil, it is much cheaper than the ford stuff and is compatible.
rlmeskimen
10-26-2003, 11:32 PM
Makes sense as I believe the GM superchargers are Eatons as well.
rlmeskimen
10-26-2003, 11:41 PM
Here is a pretty nifty page that lists the Ford and GM superchargers on the same page. Different part nubmers for the GM and Ford Oils. I have found the GM oil for $7.50 for 4 ounces...now just looking for the Ford Oil.

http://www.jhdiesel.com/supercharger.htm
David Neibert
10-27-2003, 07:41 AM
The supercharger fill plug has a 3/16" allen head. I found that using the pump sprayer from a bottle of windex or something similar works pretty good to pump the fluid out. BTW, I use BP2380 jet/turbine oil instead of that stinky fluid Ford and GM sell.

David
Mike8675309
10-27-2003, 07:41 AM
Uh... The Ford number is for the same fluid in a 8oz bottle. The GM number is for the same fluid in a 4oz bottle.

The fluid is the same.
rlmeskimen
10-27-2003, 08:14 AM
Thanks Mike for the info. I don't know too much about their part numbers.
1BADSC
10-27-2003, 08:36 AM
well mike, my Ford dealer makes you order a case of it for 60 bucks, and GM sells single bottles for 7. So for me it is not the same price.