Don't pull so hard.Try to exert pressure,and hold it steady,rather than pulling harder.Also the type of wrench that slips over the end of the filter and turns with a ratchet may help.<br /><br />DHP
Try the socket type of wrench as DH suggests ,at the same time also put a metal strap type as far towards the block as possible.Slowly pull both at the same time.It may sound stupid but make certain you are trying to turn it the correct way.Charlie
If the housing is already beginning to crush try placing the strap wrench right on the crimp at the top of the filter. If you can't get a grip on it, go ahead and rip the canister off any way you can. find a short piece of flat bar stock (aluminim or steel) and drill two holes in it spaced appropriately so when two bolts are placed through, they engage two drain back holes in the top of the filter (which is still stuck to the engine). If you can't see clearly, stop at an auto store and get the measurement. Save the tool for next time you put the filter on too tight and didn't lub the seal.
This will work. You need an adjustable spanner wrench, with two <br />size tits. Tool is used to remove the top plates of marine water strainers.<br />Sold at Boat US and many marine stores. Will fit the base plate of any oil filter, after canister is knocked off. $25.<br /><br /><br />A trouble light and a mirror laying in bilge helps.
Get a length or plastic tubing, a funnel and a pot of boiling water, position the tube as near as possible to the seal ring area and pour the boiling water into the funnel allowing it to run in behind the filter body and around the area where the seal is, might take a couple of pots to get it hot enough but will let the rubber ring release from the surface 9 times out of 10.
The base plate of the filter is the strongest part of the filter. Try to put the strap wrench around that part. You may need to use a "Stillson Wrench" (strap type wrench with a chain and teeth).
I have had to use a chisel & shop hammer to break it loose. If you have room - place a chisel close to the base of the filter, try to get a "notch" at the base and try to tap it firmly to break it loose. You may not have room and I know it's sounds ugly, but it will work. <br />Good Luck.<br /><br />Mark
Texsun, the hammer and chisel worked. thanks for the suggestion. i didn't put it on, probably the ****lely face kid at the marina. only had enough room between block and filter for the compression filter wrench and not enough room to turn it.
Mine was pretty tough last year. A normal filter wrench got it off, but it took some doing. <br /><br />Makes you want to consider that filter relocation kit.
