3D Printed Oil Filler Funnel

[Knockdown]

I'm not usually inspired by funnels, but @pilotgore sent me one of his 3D printed creations for a test fit on our Mach 1's and I am truly impressed with his innovations.

The funnel is available with dust cover caps for both ends and the funnel inserts into the fill tube in the same manner as the oil fill cap, i.e., a 1/4 turn, O-ring interface. This means the funnel is securely mounted so one can place an oil container into the funnel while you're prepping the next one of the 10 quarts to go in.

I believe these go for around $53, PM pilotgore for details on how to order.

Here's a link to a thread with more pictures and links showing some additional 3D printed maintenance tools he's developed for GT350's and GT500's. Looking forward to the Mach 1 oil drain funnel that I believe he's currently researching.

Edit: I made a quick video of how well this funnel works…

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[pilotgore]

I'm not usually inspired by funnels, but @pilotgore sent me one of his 3D printed creations for a test fit on our Mach 1's and I am truly impressed with his innovations.

The funnel is available with dust cover caps for both ends and the funnel inserts into the fill tube in the same manner as the oil fill cap, i.e., a 1/4 turn, O-ring interface. This means the funnel is securely mounted so one can place an oil container into the funnel while you're prepping the next one of the 10 quarts to go in.

I believe these go for around $53, PM pilotgore for details on how to order.

Here's a link to a thread with more pictures and links showing some additional 3D printed maintenance tools he's developed for GT350's and GT500's. Looking forward to the Mach 1 oil drain funnel that I believe he's currently researching.

Thanks for taking the time to try out the funnel and make a quick post. I had quite a few people PM me offering to help verify the fit, and I really appreciate the community’s willingness to help out.

I’ve been busy printing/fulfilling orders from the Black Friday sale for the GT350’s and GT500’s. Once I’ve filled all of those orders, I’ll start a queue for the Mach 1 guys, before eventually moving into the GT guys.

You’re correct, the oil filter guide for the Mach 1 is on my radar, but it may take a while as I don’t have a Mach 1 at my disposal currently to rapid prototype. I suspect it’s the same as the early gt350’s/pp1/pp2, which I hope to work on later this winter.

The price for the oil funnel is $38.50 shipped, and if you add the dust caps to the top and bottom, you’re correct, the price is $53.50.

 

[Atlas1]

Thanks for taking the time to try out the funnel and make a quick post. I had quite a few people PM me offering to help verify the fit, and I really appreciate the community’s willingness to help out.

I’ve been busy printing/fulfilling orders from the Black Friday sale for the GT350’s and GT500’s. Once I’ve filled all of those orders, I’ll start a queue for the Mach 1 guys, before eventually moving into the GT guys.

You’re correct, the oil filter guide for the Mach 1 is on my radar, but it may take a while as I don’t have a Mach 1 at my disposal currently to rapid prototype. I suspect it’s the same as the early gt350’s/pp1/pp2, which I hope to work on later this winter.

The price for the oil funnel is $38.50 shipped, and if you add the dust caps to the top and bottom, you’re correct, the price is $53.50.

Where are you located? We might have someone that can drop a Mach 1 off for you to use!

 

[pilotgore]

Where are you located? We might have someone that can drop a Mach 1 off for you to use!

Indy

 

[pilotgore]

I'm finally about 2 days from exhausting my current printing queue so I thought I'd reach out and see who was interested in purchasing a funnel (and optional caps) for the mach 1. Assuming we actually get a working design for the mach 1 oil filter in the future, and I'm confident we will, people who have already purchased the funnel will receive a discount on whatever filter guide we work out.

The price for the funnel is $38.50 shipped, and if you add the dust caps for the top and bottom of the funnel, the total price is $53.50.

 

[Fishtales]

Car is scheduled to be built week of 1/10/22. Sign me up for one. Let me know via PM if paypal works or how to arrange payment.

 

[pilotgore]

Car is scheduled to be built week of 1/10/22. Sign me up for one. Let me know via PM if paypal works or how to arrange payment.

PM incoming

 

[Clint81]

I'm finally about 2 days from exhausting my current printing queue so I thought I'd reach out and see who was interested in purchasing a funnel (and optional caps) for the mach 1. Assuming we actually get a working design for the mach 1 oil filter in the future, and I'm confident we will, people who have already purchased the funnel will receive a discount on whatever filter guide we work out.

The price for the funnel is $38.50 shipped, and if you add the dust caps for the top and bottom of the funnel, the total price is $53.50.

If possible count me in for a funnel and dust caps, too, please sir.

 

[Mountain Man]

I'm finally about 2 days from exhausting my current printing queue so I thought I'd reach out and see who was interested in purchasing a funnel (and optional caps) for the mach 1. Assuming we actually get a working design for the mach 1 oil filter in the future, and I'm confident we will, people who have already purchased the funnel will receive a discount on whatever filter guide we work out.

The price for the funnel is $38.50 shipped, and if you add the dust caps for the top and bottom of the funnel, the total price is $53.50.

I will get in line also for a full setup too.

Thanks.

 

[pilotgore]

If possible count me in for a funnel and dust caps, too, please sir.

Sounds good, pm incoming.

I will get in line also for a full setup too.

Thanks.

Roger that. I’ll add you to the queue for the full setup.

 

[RobZ71LM7]

Sounds good, pm incoming.

Roger that. I’ll add you to the queue for the full setup.

I'd like both the funnel w/dust caps and filter guide when available.

 

[ChitownStang]

I just want the oil filter contraption, always such a mess! I'll buy it when you have it complete.
I don't get what's so hard about using a normal funnel to fill your oil though.

 

[pilotgore]

I just want the oil filter contraption, always such a mess! I'll buy it when you have it complete.
I don't get what's so hard about using a normal funnel to fill your oil though.

Sounds good, I’ll add you to the queue.

I do 7’ish oil changes on my Gt350 per year. Having to hold a traditional funnel in place with one hand while slowly pouring oil in (intermittently having to stop while waiting for the funnel to drain,) Sucks! It’s not that it’s hard to use a regular funnel, it’s just less convenient than this solution.

My funnel takes oil almost as fast as you can pour it. It frees up your second hand so it’s easier to cap each bottle after emptying it, or grab another bottle off the ground (speeding up the process.). Because the orifice that screws into the valve cover is so large, it’s very easy to clean before storage. Then there’s the caps that make the old tradition of storing the funnel with a rag inside of it a thing of the past. . .

All in all, is the 3D printed oil funnel really necessary? No, definitely not. Is it an affordable accessory that makes oil changes a little easier and less frustrating … Absolutely.

-Jon

 

[ChitownStang]

Sounds good, I’ll add you to the queue.

I do 7’ish oil changes on my Gt350 per year. Having to hold a traditional funnel in place with one hand while slowly pouring oil in (intermittently having to stop while waiting for the funnel to drain,) Sucks! It’s not that it’s hard to use a regular funnel, it’s just less convenient than this solution.

My funnel takes oil almost as fast as you can pour it. It frees up your second hand so it’s easier to cap each bottle after emptying it, or grab another bottle off the ground (speeding up the process.). Because the orifice that screws into the valve cover is so large, it’s very easy to clean before storage. Then there’s the caps that make the old tradition of storing the funnel with a rag inside of it a thing of the past. . .

All in all, is the 3D printed oil funnel really necessary? No, definitely not. Is it an affordable accessory that makes oil changes a little easier and less frustrating … Absolutely.

-Jon

Ok, I like your sales pitch...I'm sold
I'll buy the pair when it's ready

 

[JuicySmollet]

I'll buy the pair when ready as well.

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