Spin On Filters

[Gaowlpoop]

I am coming up on the 50 hour service on my 4540. I am concerned about getting the spin on filters off. Everything on that tractor was put together by Magilla Gorilla. (It took a 2 foot breaker bar, 3/4 inch drive, with a 3 foot pipe to take the lug nuts off.)

Can anyone give me some helpful advice on taking the spin on filters off? That's oil, fuel and hydrolic.

 

[IH782]

You should be able to get them off, if not pound of a screwdriver through the filter and use it as leverage.

 

[RNeumann]

We have the strap style that takes the 1/2" drive ratchet and the standard style as well. You want to place the wrench as close to the base (gasket end) as possible. If you get out toward the end you tend to crush the filter and render the standard wrenches less useful.

We have big enough pliers and a pipe wrench that will also get on a filter if needed. The screwdriver trick does work. However, that method will tend to tear the metal and make a mess- that's a last ditch effort I haven't used in years. Buy yourself a $40 pair of channel locks and you will have a tool that will last for years and be useful more than you think.

 

[Wagtail]

I have two different size filter wrenches for my JD 4105, both of which I bought at my JD Dealership... but only because I didn't have any and they were right there in the Parts Department.

One is the small 'band' type, which fits the oil filters on both of my rigs (4105 & D110).

The other is a large 'pliers' type, which fits the fuel filter and the hydraulic filter cap. I suppose that it might also fit the oil filter but I haven't tried. The 'pliers' type would allow you some extra purchase to undo the OEM Factory Trained Gorilla's handiwork. The only drawback to the 'pliers' type is exerting too much pressure on the new filter and crushing it. Be gentle when snugging it on.

 

[RNeumann]

I have two different size filter wrenches for my JD 4105, both of which I bought at my JD Dealership... but only because I didn't have any and they were right there in the Parts Department.

One is the small 'band' type, which fits the oil filters on both of my rigs (4105 & D110).

The other is a large 'pliers' type, which fits the fuel filter and the hydraulic filter cap. I suppose that it might also fit the oil filter but I haven't tried. The 'pliers' type would allow you some extra purchase to undo the OEM Factory Trained Gorilla's handiwork. The only drawback to the 'pliers' type is exerting too much pressure on the new filter and crushing it. Be gentle when snugging it on.

Grabbing it right at the base (gasket end) will help prevent crushing. Typically that part has the metal disc and check valve that helps stiffen the metal can. The rest of the filter is mostly soft filter media inside the thin metal can.

 

[Wagtail]

Grabbing it right at the base (gasket end) will help prevent crushing. Typically that part has the metal disc and check valve that helps stiffen the metal can. The rest of the filter is mostly soft filter media inside the thin metal can.

:thumbsup:

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Here's the deal...First...I would never drive a screwdriver thru a filter...(what if you wear out the filter and still not break it free)...Here's the real thing...no matter which filter (excluding the fuel filter), start the tractor and get it up to operating temp before you try and un-screw it..Not so much needed for gasoline engines but first time on diesels, its about mandatory. This will expand the junction of the filter and the engine..then strap wrench it. I had this issue with my 6000 back in '03. Just don't re tighten the new one past "hand tight". BobG in VA

 

[Sawyer Rob]

IF you drive a screw driver through the filter and STILL can't get it off, NO OTHER method will work either!!

It makes a mess, but it DOES work! I've done it more than a few times over the years, when nothing else would work...

SR

 

[Lesliel]

I have a 4530 and recently just changed all of the filters. For the oil filter I use a standard 4 inch metal band wrench. It slides up nicely on the filter and it comes off just like an auto filter. The hydraulic filter is considerably larger in diameter. To be on the safe side I took the new filter to a NAPA store and bought the largest metal band filter wrench the sold. The hydraulic filter was on pretty tight however it came off just like the oil filter. The filters are on tighter than they recommend in the service manual but they come off clockwise with a little extra effort. So far every thing that is torqued or screwed together appears to be 50 percent tighter than their specs.

 

[JD955SC]

For $10-15 apiece otc makes band wrenches that take a 1/2" drive tool. I have had to use these with a 3 ft breaker bar before to loosen very stubborn filters. I also have the biggest pair of Cobra pliers Knipex makes and have had to use them before.

For tightning filters I use a strip of Emory cloth or sandpaper for grip and just get them good and tight by hand