Branson 2400h oil filter super tight

[Dan Lamb]

Has anyone tired to Get the oil filter off for the first 50 hr oil change ? Branson 2400h There is barley any room to Get any type of wrench on IT .Mine is so tight I broke my oil filter wrench , today I bought 3 different type of oil filter wrenches to try , a strap wrench , a 3 finger wrench and a second type of strap wrench , I sure hope I dont have to try to CUT this off or take IT off in little pieces . Any help or ideas would sure be appreciated , thanks. Dan

 

[tvman]

Has anyone tired to Get the oil filter off for the first 50 hr oil change ? Branson 2400h There is barley any room to Get any type of wrench on IT .Mine is so tight I broke my oil filter wrench , today I bought 3 different type of oil filter wrenches to try , a strap wrench , a 3 finger wrench and a second type of strap wrench , I sure hope I dont have to try to CUT this off or take IT off in little pieces . Any help or ideas would sure be appreciated , thanks. Dan

I've never had to do this but I have seen mechanics punch a hole in the filter to release any pressure, they seem to come off pretty easy after that.

 

[RjCorazza]

My go-to wrench is the type with 2 half moon pieces of spring loaded metal. They bite in well. For problem filters, a chain wrench works well.
If the filter has the keyed slots near the gasket (like hydraulic and trans filters) tapping or air hammering with a punch works well.
Good luck!

 

[LouNY]

When I did the first service on my Branson the oil filter was just extremely tight but I got it off with the cap style filter wrench. The hydraulic filter was so tight that I ended up using a chisel and hammer on the base flange to get it started turning after trying strap wrenches, chain wrenches and actually collapsing the sides of the filter, tried punching a hole using a big screw driver and tore a slot in it, I was making a lot of comments that day on the parentage of the individual that put it on. :mur: some days but then it gets better.
Good luck

 

[oldnslo]

I use the three finger style that tightens as you turn on my 2400H. Strap wrench on the hydraulic filters.

 

[Texasmark]

Not just Branson, all the new equipment I buy has the same problem. Get a suitable filter wrench and get after it. I have about 8 to fit different filters and different access points. When I put the new ones on, I abide by the ｾ turn instructions including wetting the seal. While I'm at it I fill with oil to ensure a good wet start of the engine. Yet to have one leak or fall off....been at it over 60 years.

 

[Dan Lamb]

Thank you gentlemen , I did finally Get that oil filter off after I took a sharpe cold chissel and had to hit IT 12_15 times to Get IT to move then I had to scrape the paint off because the Half moon type wrench Kept sliping , after IT could grab the metal I GOT IT off and the new one on, next weekend the HST and HYD filters , thank you all , Nor Cal Dan

 

[WranglerX]

For a replacement filter I always liked the ones that have a hex welded to bottom ... I believe WIX makes some, but probably not of specific filter you need...

YEs I realize its a K&N, but pic is strictly for example...

Dale

 

[Dan Lamb]

Thanks Dale , I have to use Branson filters because I only have 52 hrs on my 2400 and my dealer said if any thing happens and IT has an after market filter on IT the warrenty will be vold , the guys at Daves Tractor in Red Bluff Ca have been super to work with so I probible should go that rout , thanks Dale

 

[Stimw]

If you read the Branson forum (on this site) some have had issues with non OEM filters on the hydraulics.
For the little extra I just go with Branson filters.
You can even order from some dealers online.