[C320-list] Remote oil filter

[Warren Updike]

I have the Perkins engine.  I've not been able to change the oil filter 
without making a mess no matter how I stuff the absorbant material.

I've looked into a remote oil filter and found one at jcwhitney.com.  It's 
called an "Oil Filter Relocation Kit."  About $50.  Turns out the threads on 
the std. US screw-on oil filter are 3/4" X 16tpi.  There is an adaptor plate 
that screws onto the engine in place of the filter with a hose attachment to 
the new filter housing.  It comes with 2 assembled 30" hoses with fittings, 
all mounting hardware and instructions.  I think it's just what Dr. Diesel 
ordered, however, I've not found enough room within the engine compartment 
to mount the damn thing where it would be easier to get at than the current 
horizontal filter.

I don't think there is any design issue with a remote filter.  Generally, 
the more oil you carry in the engine the better it is.  That's partly why a 
duel filter arrangement is better than one filter.  It's probably more 
important that you use the mfgr's recommended filter than that it's remotely 
located.

If anyone has done this, I sure like to know how you mounted the remote 
filter.

Warren & Pattie Updike
C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
Chesapeake Bay

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Timothy Grennan" <grennantim at yahoo.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 7:07 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Remote oil filter


>I have the yanmar diesel. Has anyone moved the oil filter to the vertical 
>position, and if so, what parts were purchased to make the move?
>
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>  Thanks,
>  Tim Grennan
>  Evening Star
>  hull #843
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