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I JUST PURCHASED AN ENGINE, EVINRUDE E-TEC 75, AND WILL BE PICKING IT UP IN MY TRUCK. IT IS A NEWER ENGINE WITH THE OIL TANK INSIDE THE COWLING. THE ENGINE WILL BE LAID FLAT IN THE BACK OF MY TRUCK. MY QUESTION IS DO I NEED TO DRAIN THE OIL OUT OF THE TANK, OR WILL IT BE OK WHEN IT IS ON ITS SIDE. ARE THE ANY OTHER ISSUES I SHOULD BE CONCERNED WITH?
THANKS IN ADVANCE, CJG.

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Hi, if at all possible transport the engine on it's transom bracket. the cowlings may break with the wieght of the engine. As to the oil, just siphon it out just like you would with any other fluid. goo luck

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Agreed, the cowlings are very expensive to replace if they get cracked. They remove very easily, and you could take both sides off as well as the cover and pack them separately before loading the engine.

The oil tank cap is supposed to have a one way check valve, but guys have had problems with them leaking when tank is over 3/4 and engine tilted fully up. So to avoid a mess, best to drain it in advance.

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Siphon the oil out. I didn't and ended up replacing all of the cowling insulation, which was an oil-soaked mess. Left a nice mess in the truck bed too. Good corrosion protection of the powerhead though.

You'll scratch the heck out of it if you slide it in. You could lay it on a heavy blanket or a piece of plywood to drag it in and out.

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cjg, I just use an old tire in the bed with an blanket over it and a block of wood to keep the skeg from hitting the bed. Cowling should be fine. Works well.

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thanks for all of the advice
cjg

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Allpoints360 nailed it......his idea was exactly what I had in mind just before I read what he wrote.