Stuck Oil Filter

News:

  • Home
  • Help
  • Chat
  • Login
  • Register

    • « previous next »
    Pages: [1]

    Author Topic: Stuck Oil Filter  (Read 1914 times)

    Offline 67vertman

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5125
    • Member since 9-23-2005
    Stuck Oil Filter
    « on: March 06, 2009 - 09:05:25 PM »
    What are your tricks?  Before I poke it full of holes.

    It is pretty tight and it is crushing the filter.

    Thanks
    Logged



    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)


    Offline Moparal

    • Permanent Resident
    • *******
    • Posts: 13085
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #1 on: March 06, 2009 - 09:07:28 PM »
    Hammer and chisel on the bottom edge close to the mounting surface. Or a very large set of channel locks in the same place. Once you move it around 1/4 inch, it should spin free
    Logged

    Offline BB73Challenger

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1797
    • 2 cars - twice the wrenching... yay?
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #2 on: March 06, 2009 - 09:08:14 PM »
    If it's that stuck trying to "stab" it won't work well either, the filter skin is thin and will just cause a mess.
    The best I' have come across is to try and keep pressure near the base of the filter where the filter is strongest.
    Logged
    Jeff from Cleveland, Ohio

    Offline brads70

    • C-C.com Expert
    • ********
    • Posts: 18747
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #3 on: March 06, 2009 - 09:08:27 PM »
    use a good oil filter wrench, failing that punch a screw driver right through and turn?
    Logged
    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    Barrie,Ontario,Canada
    Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

    My restoration thread 
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
     My handling upgrade post
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

    Offline moparmaniac59

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 3772
    • Drive it like ya stole it!
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #4 on: March 06, 2009 - 09:39:18 PM »
    I have used a chain wrench with pretty good success and even used a large aluminum handled pipe wrench where I had the space. Driving a large screwdriver through it is messy, but usually works also. The best for me has been the chain wrench!! :2thumbs:


                                                      Matt B.
    Logged
    Matt

    Offline LAA66

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1669
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #5 on: March 06, 2009 - 11:35:17 PM »
     As a last resort, dissect with aviation snips.
    Logged

    Offline 67vertman

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5125
    • Member since 9-23-2005
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #6 on: March 06, 2009 - 11:56:01 PM »
    Tomorrow, I will try again.  :pullinghair:  I am to tired and cold to keep working tonight.  :sadwavey:

    I will move the wrench up as far as I can.  It's very difficult to get leverage on it. If all else fails, it’s time to cut it up.

    Oh yeah, it on a 70 barracuda with a 318.

    Logged



    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline Chryco Psycho

    • Administrator
    • C-C.com Guru
    • *****
    • Posts: 36620
    • 70 Challenger R/T SE 70 tube Chassis Cuda now sold
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #7 on: March 07, 2009 - 01:26:44 AM »
    I have used the Nylon strap type with good success
    Logged

    Challenger - You`ll wish You Hadn`t

    Offline hooD

    • detroit iron
    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2820
    • Motor City Made Muscle
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #8 on: March 07, 2009 - 03:22:21 AM »
    1.  If you can get your hand on it, try using those thin rubbery things that you use to take a jar lid off with.  It gives you great non-slip turning power.

    2.  If your filter has flutes on the end, use the end cap that fits over it with a ratchet.  I know the Motorcraft filters I use on my truck and car have the flutted ends.  With this type of wrench (end cap style) you never, ever, crush the sides of the filter like the other types of wrenches tend to do.

    Good Luck!
    Logged
    -Larry
    member since AUG 2007
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvrWiLgDm7Y
    southeastern michigan usa
                 
     
                
    1973 'CUDA 340
     
    original owner
    37,117 miles
      
    :grinyes: *click my E-Body* :grinyes:

    Offline 67vertman

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5125
    • Member since 9-23-2005
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #9 on: March 07, 2009 - 05:57:44 PM »
    Thanks Everyone.  :2thumbs:

    It off.   :jumping:

    I had to slide the wrench all the way to the top of the filter and get at it from the top to get the leverage to loosen it.

    Even better news, is she turns over and wants to start.  Now I have to put the fuel tank back in and she will be running again.  :clapping:  :woo:
    Logged



    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

    Offline ksierens

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1408
      • 70 Challenger Resurrection
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #10 on: March 07, 2009 - 09:04:57 PM »
    That's good news, I worked a Goodyear and can't tell you how many times I had to peel the sheet metal off and use a chisel to get the base off.  When they say 3/4 turn after contact, they mean it!
    Logged
    1970 Triple Black Challenger R/T  440 Six Pack - 4 Speed - 3.55 Dana
    Kurt - SE Michigan

    sleepychallenger

    • Guest
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #11 on: March 07, 2009 - 11:33:44 PM »
    these are my favorites
    Logged

    Offline 67vertman

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5125
    • Member since 9-23-2005
    Re: Stuck Oil Filter
    « Reply #12 on: March 08, 2009 - 12:16:22 AM »
    Quote from: sleepychallenger link=topic=55779.msg576779#msg576779 date=1236486824
    these are my favorites
    [/quote

    That's cool. I have never seen one before.  Where did you get it?
    Logged



    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)
    Pages: [1]
    « previous next »