Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off

[Homebrew]

Trying to do my first hydraulic filter change. I know there's not a lot of space in there, but surely there's a better place for the bleeder port and the hydraulic filter. This is ridiculous. I can't get a filter wrench or a filter strap in there to even come close getting off the original filter. Any ideas other than a screwdriver through the filter?

 

[Homebrew]

Well...the old leather belt off the waist saved the day.

 

[dcyrilc]

Well...the old leather belt off the waist saved the day.

Glad you got it off.

 

[SpringHollow]

I have a strap wrench that attaches to a socket set that works well and also a Rigid plumbing strap wrench with a wide belt and long handle. The little wimpy strap wrenches do not work for me. It amazes me how much i have to tighten the filter not to have air be sucked in.

Ken

 

[Homebrew]

It amazes me how much i have to tighten the filter not to have air be sucked in.

Ken

I used my belt to tighten up the filter a little also, but didn't want to go overboard. Should I be worried about getting air sucked in? Is it obvious when this is happening? Should I put some oil around the seal to check?

 

[ponytug]

Terry once made a comment to me to the effect that if the filter isn't tight, you'll get oil weeping out. (Perhaps from the oscillation in the pumping?)

Like Woodlandfarms, I use a strap that attaches to a 1/2" drive, and even then I have to use a 30" handle to get the filters off. I do put a 6"x10" drip pan under the filter to catch any of the inevitable oil dripping out around the filter.

I tighten the filter according to the specification on the filter, finger tight, plus 1/2 a rotation.

All the best,

Peter

I used my belt to tighten up the filter a little also, but didn't want to go overboard. Should I be worried about getting air sucked in? Is it obvious when this is happening? Should I put some oil around the seal to check?

 

[SpringHollow]

On mine, i disconnect the motor and purge. I keep retightening until no air comes out of the purge. I usually am staring to dent the can at this point. I REALLY have to tighten. It is scary. I am going to look at it with a mirror sometime as well as feel around and see if i can see what the problem is. I have a spare filter holder as well that i might swap in. (Ebay, $6 with filter plus shipping - i have been seeing them regularly).

Ken

 

[MossRoad]

Well...the old leather belt off the waist saved the day.

You must have a tiny waist! Mine's like, 38" or more, depending on lunch! :laughing:

Glad you got it removed. :thumbsup:

 

[kjm3232]

i have to use a chain wrench to get my hydraulic filter off on the 1430. the craftsman rubber strap wrench just wore out and cant do the job anymore. Also, as someone posted earlier, put a large plastic bag under the filter to catch the oil to minimize cleaning up the oil that falls in the tub.

 

[Bob999]

Terry once made a comment to me to the effect that if the filter isn't tight, you'll get oil weeping out. (Perhaps from the oscillation in the pumping?)

Like Woodlandfarms, I use a strap that attaches to a 1/2" drive, and even then I have to use a 30" handle to get the filters off. I do put a 6"x10" drip pan under the filter to catch any of the inevitable oil dripping out around the filter.

I tighten the filter according to the specification on the filter, finger tight, plus 1/2 a rotation.

All the best,

Peter

I am surprised at the difficulty you report in removing filters. I tighten as you say but I haven't found them particularly difficult to remove. Do you put oil on the mating surfaces before installing a new filter?