Inspector507
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Nope, copper is non-ferrous. Won't be affected by a magnet.
Where did I go wrong?
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wushaw
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Bird, not on a tractor but on several cars I've had nothing but base left to remove using a dull chisel. I have always used the metal strap oil filter wrenches with great sucess.
I also have one of those three legged jobs but have not used it yet.
There are so many different oil filter wrenches on the market to choose from...most good.. some junk but if it removes the filter then it's good.
Penokee, your only mistake was you ran out of BEER /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I also have one of those three legged jobs but have not used it yet.
There are so many different oil filter wrenches on the market to choose from...most good.. some junk but if it removes the filter then it's good.
Penokee, your only mistake was you ran out of BEER /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
MikePA
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I agree with Bird. Lots of equipment there, but no oil filter wrench. I have an assortment of the metal strap wrenches (with and without swivel handles), cap wrenches and the 3 legged kind. I've even marked them so I remember which vehicle or tractors filter they work on. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bird
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Wushaw, I'm so old that I was changing oil and filters on cars in my Dad's service station when the "spin on" oil filters were invented to replace the cartridge type. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif In fact, we used to sell an adapter kit to change some cars, mostly Ford products, from the cartridge to a spin on. Of course, early on, there weren't all the special wrenches we have today, so I've driven screwdrivers through filters, used big channel locks and about everything else at one time or another. When I had to move back to town nearly 3 years ago, I threw one filter wrench in the trash (it was sorry I wouldn't have even given to anyone) and I sold 5 in a garage sale. Now they keep coming out with new stuff, so I'm not sure, but I think I've used just about every type made. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif They all work under the right circumstances, and then I'm sure that none of them work under other circumstances. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Thanks Bird - one on order. Noticed that my replacement oil filter is round, no flat spots like most - *do you know if this wrench will grip a round filter?
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* Sure will That's what they're made for.
I got one just like it at Auto Zone. Think I paid $2.99 for it not suer but I do know it cost me less than 5 bucks.
This thing works great to remove the BX23 oil filter and eliminates the need to take off the hood and remove the cowl / shield just to change the engine oil.
This wrench will only work turning it counter clock wise so you can't use it to tighten or install a filter
wish they made a clock wise direction one.
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* Sure will That's what they're made for.
I got one just like it at Auto Zone. Think I paid $2.99 for it not suer but I do know it cost me less than 5 bucks.
This thing works great to remove the BX23 oil filter and eliminates the need to take off the hood and remove the cowl / shield just to change the engine oil.
This wrench will only work turning it counter clock wise so you can't use it to tighten or install a filter
wish they made a clock wise direction one.
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do you know if this wrench will grip a round filter?
Yes. The only "problem" with the three-legged wrenches is that it frequently takes two hands to put it on the filter and start to turn the wrench handle.
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<font color="black"> Yep but it's easier than fighting with the wrenches in his arsenal that you can't get on the filter with either or both hands because the handles get caught on anything and everything within a foot of the filter and if you ever do miraculously get the blamed wrench on the filter you can't turn it because the handle is snagged on something.
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The thing I noticed about his arsenal is every tool has the handle in the wrong place .
Yes. The only "problem" with the three-legged wrenches is that it frequently takes two hands to put it on the filter and start to turn the wrench handle.
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<font color="black"> Yep but it's easier than fighting with the wrenches in his arsenal that you can't get on the filter with either or both hands because the handles get caught on anything and everything within a foot of the filter and if you ever do miraculously get the blamed wrench on the filter you can't turn it because the handle is snagged on something.
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The thing I noticed about his arsenal is every tool has the handle in the wrong place .
have_blue
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penokee,
I can see the whole problem.
*You should have started off with the brewskies.
*You should have wrapped big fat Ace bandage around your hands and asked your neighbor to change your oil. The Ace bandages make a dandy beer coozie. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
I can see the whole problem.
*You should have started off with the brewskies.
*You should have wrapped big fat Ace bandage around your hands and asked your neighbor to change your oil. The Ace bandages make a dandy beer coozie. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
ronjhall
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You are not the only one to have problems. I changed oil in my tractors trasmission a few years ago. All went well using infromation gathered here on TBN. Even put all the oil in a 5 gal can so I could take oil back to dealer to dispose of. Went out to the barm to get can next morning. Oil all over the floor. Can had a pin hole in bottom. Luckly barn has a cement floor. But it is stain with the engine oil that was also poured in can. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
You need to get rid of that pipe wrench. It not a tool for working on tractors. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Get a large pair of Channel-Locks. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I have yet to find a filter that they will not remove. I have one of those filter wrenches that Bird suggest in a previous post. But it's hard to break old habits. I always grab the Channel locks. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Honest Bird I will use that tool one of these days. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
You need to get rid of that pipe wrench. It not a tool for working on tractors. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Get a large pair of Channel-Locks. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I have yet to find a filter that they will not remove. I have one of those filter wrenches that Bird suggest in a previous post. But it's hard to break old habits. I always grab the Channel locks. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Honest Bird I will use that tool one of these days. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
ronjhall
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Did you get the oil sample that you asked about in this thread? Click Here /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
btolle
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Wushaw, I'm so old that I was changing oil and filters on cars in my Dad's service station when the "spin on" oil filters were invented to replace the cartridge type. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif)</font>
Bird, I faintly remember some cars that didn't even have oil filters and no oil pumps either. Our age is showing!
I have 2 pairs of 460 Channellock pliers. 16" long with 4" jaw opening. I have never seen a filter that did not shriek in horror when it saw those coming. They are also handy for straightening bumpers, etc.It is amazing how many things I have used those pliers for over the years.
The 16" are about $25 but worth every penny. They also make 20" with a 5 1/2" jaw opening for $50 but the 16" have done about everything I ever needed them to do.
Bill Tolle
Bird, I faintly remember some cars that didn't even have oil filters and no oil pumps either. Our age is showing!
I have 2 pairs of 460 Channellock pliers. 16" long with 4" jaw opening. I have never seen a filter that did not shriek in horror when it saw those coming. They are also handy for straightening bumpers, etc.It is amazing how many things I have used those pliers for over the years.
The 16" are about $25 but worth every penny. They also make 20" with a 5 1/2" jaw opening for $50 but the 16" have done about everything I ever needed them to do.
Bill Tolle
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