50 Hour Service

[pooters]

Admittedly, I did buy a cheapo filter wrench. Metal strap and not much of a lever on it. Maybe it's time to invest in a good one.

Thanks for the comments!

[Evidence8489]

get a strap wrench,, two sizes,, a large one and a smaller one.. great for anything round, square or otherwise that needs budging

[pooters]

Thanks, Evidence. I'll check them out.

[Cyberroc]

Was the engine hot or cold when you tried to pull it? While I have not done this on full size tractors I have had occasions when one of two things would help loosen a stubborn filter.

One thing I have tried is to try and loosen the filter when the engine is warm, not enough to lose fluid, just enough to break the seal before changing it. One engine I had would always need to have this performed.

On another I have had to heat the filter when the engine was cold. Not that I would recommend taking a torch to it, I just found a safe way to only heat the filter. Physics should support that if the filter threads are heated and slightly expanded when the engine is cold, even just a fraction, it should assist in removal.

Please note that these techniques were not used on 'real' tractors, so if these techniques are not recommended or allowed by your dealer, please do not try them. This is only a reference of what I have tried. Insert CYA statement here.

In all cases, I have always used a really good filter wrench with a large handle, just remember not to apply too much force as you don't want to risk damage. Oh and check with your dealer as they might offer suggestions as well.

Good luck!

[mab]

Originally Posted by pooters

Admittedly, I did buy a cheapo filter wrench. Metal strap and not much of a lever on it. Maybe it's time to invest in a good one.

Thanks for the comments!

Hi pooters,

I too have a ck20 with under 100 hours and i performed the 50 hr service myself. Yes, the oil filter was the tightest of the bunch and i used a rubber strap wrench to remove it. The next alternative for me was going to be a couple of stainless hose clamps, threaded together and wrapped around the filter. This way you can tap on the gear tightener of the strap with a screwdriver and a hammer, usually enough to get the filter to start moving. After this, remove the stainless straps and use an ordinary filter wrench, strap wrench, whatever. At least this avoids the screwdriver through the filter!

Happy motoring (great machine isn't it?)!

Mark

[IslandTractor]

I have tried a couple of different oil filter wrenches. Most recently I had success with a type that is basically a nylon/poly strap wrapped around a square metal pipe sized to allow a 1/2 inch rachet to be attached and apply twist. It did not damage the filter and was easy to set up and get appropriate clearances to use. Got it at Napa.