Stuck oil filter

[Bugzilla46310]

Got it guys. Thanks for all your input!

Well don’t leave us hanging. What method did you use? I was goin to ditto Airshot’s response?. Neve mind. Saw what you did!

 

[Boatjeff]

Yep. Backed it out and it dropped into the bilge. Adapter and the oil filter plate.

Thanks,

Ken

What size Allen did you end up using just did this with. Boat I picked up. Going to do this today since it’s safe and easier than the alternative methods

 

[Boatjeff]

I read that is an option. You’re the first person to suggest this. Is this a thing? This is not my boat and I don't want to damage anything. Does that nipple that the filter threads onto back out of there?

What size did you end up using to get it out?

 

[SeaRayboater95]

Hey, sorry. I didn't see this. Not sure what size. Was just the biggest one I had.

Ken

 

[Grub54891]

i use this style of wrench, stopped having issues with them.

https://www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-2-piece-Adjustable-Removal-Filters/dp/B08M9D22WW/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PtW1QqjwfbK06SAFztSStdALcOLK13Yk9DLGs3nB1KYbsTn41WmnH5w61KRhx58ad59IRvGomTFkrOrXZUHAs3K67q4sFzWucbk59-wXRGQg-yaUv7A4x8l29lhbkksCQUkmaOAQS1A7DCN01BSqMhptmgiQ4GhVly6wc4Hd-0MZNxk9cqt3psa6LT70KWR3M7jEK15cwEOJIAv2pyDHIZ0KE1cGtSOVlR21gqpMiVAA0TDK6T7z2gXjJ5TVBzwJQf3gDyaddvzhhYRL6zz-DA9q8YsB8NCLywXUJA-aHT0.QdjkhPGQromQ6ieFZ1cZ8ZHSoOBHM7RYMBLumAm5a6Q&dib_tag=se&hvadid=812641593344&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9019406&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=16636227695839058229--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16636227695839058229&hvtargid=kwd-269655623&hydadcr=3707_13946686&keywords=oil%2Bfilter%2Bwrenches&mcid=48b5f2f796593b09ab2918e8d4027922&qid=1786534065&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

got mine at the local Napa auto parts store

 

[Scott06]

i use this style of wrench, stopped having issues with them.

https://www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-2-piece-Adjustable-Removal-Filters/dp/B08M9D22WW/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PtW1QqjwfbK06SAFztSStdALcOLK13Yk9DLGs3nB1KYbsTn41WmnH5w61KRhx58ad59IRvGomTFkrOrXZUHAs3K67q4sFzWucbk59-wXRGQg-yaUv7A4x8l29lhbkksCQUkmaOAQS1A7DCN01BSqMhptmgiQ4GhVly6wc4Hd-0MZNxk9cqt3psa6LT70KWR3M7jEK15cwEOJIAv2pyDHIZ0KE1cGtSOVlR21gqpMiVAA0TDK6T7z2gXjJ5TVBzwJQf3gDyaddvzhhYRL6zz-DA9q8YsB8NCLywXUJA-aHT0.QdjkhPGQromQ6ieFZ1cZ8ZHSoOBHM7RYMBLumAm5a6Q&dib_tag=se&hvadid=812641593344&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9019406&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=16636227695839058229--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16636227695839058229&hvtargid=kwd-269655623&hydadcr=3707_13946686&keywords=oil%2Bfilter%2Bwrenches&mcid=48b5f2f796593b09ab2918e8d4027922&qid=1786534065&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

got mine at the local Napa auto parts store

I bought similar ones like that and a beefy ($$) strap wrench was well worth the money as I maintain 5 cars plus the boat and 3 tractors.

 

[dingbat]

The oil filters on both the tractors and the zero turn don't have enough room to "swing" a strap or band wrench. Ended up going with filter cap wrenches