oil filter strap wrench

[Donald]

OK, the oil filter for my snow cat is between the chassis and engine down a few inches from the top of the chassis. Its vertical with the screw end on top. The engine is 4" to 5" from the side of the chassis.

Under the engine is a lot of metal plating and no visible hole where I could get a cap wrench up to it.

Its also rusty and could even be rotted through.

I can get a normal band wrench on it but the handle of the band wrench will be about 8" down and no real leverage.

So I was thinking of this strap wrench where I could use a wrench on top for leverage.

http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Design-AT...oil+filter+tool

Or maybe this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Tools-KDT2321W-Heavy-Filter-Wrench/dp/B001EU9OMK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_4

 

[Donald]

Or this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-53100-Adjustable-Filter-Wrench/dp/B000GTJ7TA/ref=pd_sbs_auto_3

 

[Rand]

use the tongs

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-adjustable-oil-filter-pliers/p-02820520000P

HF has one thats <10$ that works great... been using mine for over 5 years.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Rand
use the tongs

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-adjustable-oil-filter-pliers/p-02820520000P

HF has one thats div>


I have the HF ones and walked out with them. The mount is on top with filter under. Cannot get it from the top because of the mount and no enough room on the sides to manuver.

 

[redbone3]

The "advanced design" one looks like a winner. In a pinch, I have used an old belt and a pair of pliers.

 

[JC1]

What about one of these?

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html

Regards, JC.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: JC1
What about one of these?

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html

Regards, JC.


I have those from HF in yellow. But the strap needs to be down 6" to 8" from the handle. The handle cannot be out from the strap.

 

[Donald]

The filter is a NAPA 1515 which is about 3 3/4" in diameter so the nice heavy duty ones (wide bands) from KD Tools would be too big.

I ordered this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Tools-2029-Drive-F...l+filter+wrench

 

[Donald]

I tried a swiveling band wrench I picked up at Walmart (Fram) but when you swivel the handle up you loose the leverage to tighten the band.

 

[Donald]

I tried today a small chisel hitting down and around and it actually got the filter off. Did not really expect it.

The filter was almost empty of oi. A tablespoon maybe. The filter sits vertically with the mounting base on top. The outside bottom of the can felt slightly oily. I am thinking the can is so rusty that is slowly leaked all the oil out.

 

[dirtymudder]

http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Design-AT...oil+filter+tool
This is the one I have had for 20 years. The secret to using it is the put the strap around the edge of the filter NOT IN THE MIDDLE. The middle will crush. The edge opposite from the engine. That is the strongest part of the filter that I have found.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: dirtymudder
http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Design-AT...oil+filter+tool
This is the one I have had for 20 years. The secret to using it is the put the strap around the edge of the filter NOT IN THE MIDDLE. The middle will crush. The edge opposite from the engine. That is the strongest part of the filter that I have found.


seems like a bad link

 

[Merkava_4]

This looks pretty trick:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0247/97...eg?v=1376532870