if it were to happen to me id look at welding in a valve drain. Of course with some sort of lock mechanism or cover-- id hate to have road debri bounce up and knock the lever and all my oil out the bottom!

 

If that is truly a concern (can't see how it could happen, but ...), there is a small clamp that can be placed next to the lever, which prevents the possibility of this happening. Check out Fumoto's website: www.fumotovalve.com

Copied from their site:

Q. Will my Engine Oil Drain Valve open up while I am on the road?

A. No. In its closed position the Engine Oil Drain Valve extends from the oil pan only about one half inch more than a standard oil drain plug. The valve's simple but effective locking system requires two distinct actions to open it and its heavy-duty construction will withstand any engine vibration. Over 2,000,000 Engine Oil Drain Valves have been sold in the past eight years and no problems have been reported.

 

You can safety wire the Fumotomo shut as well.

Ive got an EZ Drain:

http://www.genosgarage.com/CoastalDa...ID=210&CATID=1

Works great and no worries about the valve opening.

 

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I got the fumotomo from Larry Bs but noticed the EZ at the local Cummins shop when I was picking up some filters the other day. The EZ was double the money so ......

 

yeah, the EZ Drain was on my truck when I bought it