What is the best way to open an oil filter then close it without destroying it?
I want to open it to add a different filtering media, as an experiment.
Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck
What is the best way to open an oil filter then close it without destroying it?
I want to open it to add a different filtering media, as an experiment.
Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck
Originally Posted By: Ramblejam https://amzn.com/B005S39PWS
I need to close it shut afterwards. How do I do this?
could try a pipe splice- pipe patch from hardware. Basically a rubber boot that slips over the joint and couple of big hose clamps. There are several kinds. One has a metel band to cover and support the entire boot. I bet if there was a sub mariner here abouts they would know what I am trying to talk about.
LOL I was a submariner ...they called those band-it kits and strongbacks to cover holes in pipes. I see the problem as the diameter of the can. any rubber boot would have to fit snugly and then be able to contain some pressure without exploding or leaking. If I had to mcguyver that I would try to find a metal pipe same circumference or larger than the filter can with caps on both ends. Cut the filters can off and leave a small skirt then cut a hole on one ogf the pipes end caps and weld the filters base to it. Now you can just screw the large pipe onto the threads that are welded to the filters base and put a cap on the opposite end.
Originally Posted By: kjbock
Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: bioburner
Sounds good to me. Tig weld would help keep heat down and prevent warping etc.