[C320-list] Remote oil filter

[Warren Updike]

Once the system was pressurized after a filter change, I doubt the oil would 
drain from the hoses.  Even if it did, the cold-start-trick is to crank a 
few seconds with the fuel shut-off pulled out.  This should get the oil 
moving and give the cylinders a good wipe.  Then push-in the fuel shut-off 
and off she goes.  There is always a film of oil left on the cylinder walls 
that persists for quite a while until the next start.  Even if the hoses did 
have to fill on start-up, it would happen so quickly that I shouldn't think 
it would be a problem.  If it were, why are these things being sold and 
bought?

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Remote oil filter


Warren,

With that remote filter wouldn't you end up with 30" (or maybe even 60") of 
empty hose that has to fill after you start the engine? There might be a 
valve in the adapter that would keep the system primed (assuming it wasn't 
clogged by diesel contaminated oil), but I'd make sure of that before I 
installed the kit.

JeffC
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Warren Updike
  To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
  Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:45 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
  >
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