Here is a post from last year that addresses this issue:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/119224-1528-oil-filter.html ,
but I thought I would open it up again to see if others have this problem and find out any solutions you guys have found. The solution given in that thread (cup type filter wrench) won't work for me.
I have a 1547 cab with loader. That combination makes it almost impossible to SEE the oil filter, much less get to it for removal and replacement. Even without the loader mounting bracket, the oil filter is behind the fuel filter. I just did my 50 hr. service and had to remove the fuel filter/fuel pump/bracket combination to get a strap wrench on the filter. I was able to move the filter and bracket out of the way only after separating the filter from the bracket (only one bolt). The fuel hoses are long enough that they didn't have to be removed, so no air to bleed from the system. Once all that was out of the way my strap wrench was too wide to fit between the end of the filter and the loader mounting bracket, but about 1/4" ground off of the strap fixed that.
It doesn't take that long to remove and replace the filter and bracket, but it is a PITA compared to most filter changes I have done, so I was wondering if anyone had a better method.
Also, let me say I hate horizontally mounted oil filters.
Even with a rag stuffed under it, it makes a big mess down the side of the engine and frame. How hard would it be to design the filter mount vertical, like God intended? And then don't mount anything under the filter so I could get to it with a cup type filter wrench (even if I had to use a ratchet and extension). OK, that's my rant, sorry
Anyone found a better/easier way to get at that filter? Without a cab and/or a loader it may not be so bad, so this may be the downside of having a cab, if so the AC in 100 degree weather is well worth it.
jp
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/massey-ferguson-owning-operating/119224-1528-oil-filter.html ,
but I thought I would open it up again to see if others have this problem and find out any solutions you guys have found. The solution given in that thread (cup type filter wrench) won't work for me.
I have a 1547 cab with loader. That combination makes it almost impossible to SEE the oil filter, much less get to it for removal and replacement. Even without the loader mounting bracket, the oil filter is behind the fuel filter. I just did my 50 hr. service and had to remove the fuel filter/fuel pump/bracket combination to get a strap wrench on the filter. I was able to move the filter and bracket out of the way only after separating the filter from the bracket (only one bolt). The fuel hoses are long enough that they didn't have to be removed, so no air to bleed from the system. Once all that was out of the way my strap wrench was too wide to fit between the end of the filter and the loader mounting bracket, but about 1/4" ground off of the strap fixed that.
It doesn't take that long to remove and replace the filter and bracket, but it is a PITA compared to most filter changes I have done, so I was wondering if anyone had a better method.
Also, let me say I hate horizontally mounted oil filters.
Even with a rag stuffed under it, it makes a big mess down the side of the engine and frame. How hard would it be to design the filter mount vertical, like God intended? And then don't mount anything under the filter so I could get to it with a cup type filter wrench (even if I had to use a ratchet and extension). OK, that's my rant, sorry Anyone found a better/easier way to get at that filter? Without a cab and/or a loader it may not be so bad, so this may be the downside of having a cab, if so the AC in 100 degree weather is well worth it.
jp
