Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off

   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #21  
Not a timely addition, but I got a filter strap wrench from NAPA that works with a 1/2" drive. Slip the loop on and turn the right way and I've had no problem.
Once loose, slip a gallon ziplock over the filter (rag below) to catch drips. Loosen by hand (wish I could find some good oil grip gloves) and when the filter drops off, it goes into the bag.

To install, start filter on threads dry. Let it catch a couple rounds and use a funnel with a plastic hose to fill the filter. The end of the plastic hose will squish in the space between the filter & housing permiting a low drip fill. Once the oil is in sight (filter full) tighten up and do the purge thing.
Good to go with minimum air in system and minimum oil spillage (refer to BP for adverese effects)
tim

Have you actually noticed less air during a purge. This does sound like a really good system.
 
   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #22  
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?

I was told to put oil on the gasket to prevent them from making a permanent bond,its always worker for.Glad you got it off:thumbsup:Dave
 
   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #23  
The purge is over in a few cranks, spittin' solid stream.
I tried to hold, start, turn the filter full of oil and spilling everywhere, 'behind' higher than head and cursing the slippery gloves all the way.......

With the empty filter (this thing is huge) I can thread it easily and fill it right to the top. When I see oil dripping into the plastic bag, I know its full. (filter inside gallon plastic bag to catch drips) Then I tighten it up and install the purge line. Purge is quick and sure as most all air is displaced by oil with the funnel fill.

Next thing I need to do is to paint the electrical connector and purge port red to identify them so I don't have to go back to the book every time.

Try this out and see if it suits you, I think you'll like it for the larger filters.

Rgds, tim
 
   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #24  
also, need to mention I have a PT 2445
 
   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #25  
I do nearly the same thing. I fill it to the brim and screw it carefully on. The purge is only one or two cranks.

All the best,

Peter
 
   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #26  
I do the same as Peter and do not seem to have much of a problem with that part of the operation.

en
 
   / Arrrgh! Can't get hydraulic filter off #27  
Here is a tip from an old timer who was an auto mechanic in another lifetime.

To more easily remove a tight screw on oil filter, apply a reasonable amount of unscrewing pressure and HOLD that pressure for a number of seconds.

By 'maintaining the pressure', you will usually find that the filter will begin to loosen.
 

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