Yanmar oil filter cap wrench

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Where could I buy one online to fit for a 1GM10?I have the round filter type with grooves(probably a compatible automotive one as the replacement yanmar part has a hexagonal top).Why are oil filters so difficult to get off, only bettered by the damnable strainer.
 
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Say these at Halfords but didn't think there would be clearance at the front to move the long handle. A cap wrench with a ratchet wrench would be easier.
 
When you replace your oil filter don't overtighten it! I never have to use anything to remove mine, except two hands.

The other way to remove it is to stick a small screwdriver through the filter and use that as a lever.
 
Appledore said:
When you replace your oil filter don't overtighten it! I never have to use anything to remove mine, except two hands.

The other way to remove it is to stick a small screwdriver through the filter and use that as a lever.
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Appledore is right.

If the filter cannot be undone by hand it has been done up too tight.

With cars this is usually a sure sign of garage servicing. Perhaps marine engineers are equally useless? :(

The screwdriver method works but can be messy. A strap wrench + socket set usually works well.

Richard
 
Billows said:
Where could I buy one online to fit for a 1GM10?I have the round filter type with grooves(probably a compatible automotive one as the replacement yanmar part has a hexagonal top).Why are oil filters so difficult to get off, only bettered by the damnable strainer.
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I use the BOA constricter type rubber strap wrenches - can be awkward to get into position but plenty of leverage once there. Useful for those plastic caps on water filters too.
 
RichardS said:
Appledore is right.

If the filter cannot be undone by hand it has been done up too tight.

With cars this is usually a sure sign of garage servicing. Perhaps marine engineers are equally useless? :(

The screwdriver method works but can be messy. A strap wrench + socket set usually works well.

Richard
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Doesn't work for me so not a universal truth.

I have joint pains and have trouble tightening to correct toque by hand but can get close. However, the extra force required to loosen a filter defeats me unless access is very good and both hands and filter degreased. Even then it's touch and go.

I'm afraid that I always revert to using a filter wrench to loosen. I don't imagine that this makes me unique.
 
I have Perkins M20 with no room around the outside of the filter to get a wrench on so replaced it with a taller filter.
 
Steve Clayton said:
If it is tight and difficult access ;
slip in a suitably sized jubilee clip around the filter, tighten, and then hit the clip end to slacken off.

As referenced above this does the job:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...386&sr=8-1&pi=SL75&keywords=oil+filter+wrench
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I use the model in your link and it is great with the filters on my Yanmar. It's miles better than the previous horrid one I had with a stiff metal band and lever arm. However, I think access is too tight for it to work on my car oil filter. I use a chain one there and it works well even though I can only just get a finger to loop the chain on the hook. It doesn't damage the filter and I think that's because the loop is tiny. The chain only catches when the handle is at just the right angle. I originally thought the design was poor but it forces the head to catch the filter body at the correct angle on the cam. Sufficient pressure to grip but not pressing down on a single point. I imagine that a different design might be easier to use but more prone to distorting the filter. So Sailorman and Billows could both be correct.
 
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