[C320-list] Remote oil filter

[Gates]

Warren,
We also have the Perkins and I use a large baggy around the old filter and 
plenty of papper towels below, resulting in very little mess.  Pumping out 
as much as possible of the old oil before removing the filter helps.  Rollie 
#182
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Remote oil filter


>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?
>>
>>
>>  Thanks,
>>  Tim Grennan
>>  Evening Star
>>  hull #843
>>
>>
>> ---------------------------------
>> You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster 
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>>
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