Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I use the ziplock bag method and put an oil absorbent mat under to catch drips. I keep those onboard w my spare filters, belts, zincs, etc. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md - Original Message - From: "Indigo via CnC-List" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Indigo" Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2015 10:38:38 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf Jim, This sounds like a good plan. I think I might try this. I also like the idea of taping some plastic sheet under the filter - I may even try taping a ziplock bag under the filter in such a way that I can drop the used filter straight in the bag. As always, thanks to all who provided input and ideas. -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Oct 31, 2015, at 20:42, Jim Watts via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: I change the filter the day (or week) after I change the oil, without running the engine in between. It's cold and as empty as it's going to get. I get slight drippage but nothing a piece of paper towel can't handle. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 31 October 2015 at 17:30, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: I would try puncturing the filter so the oil would drain down into the sump and then unscrew it with a shop towel or better yet with a cleaning serviette around the bottom. Then you wipe it clean. So far any of the proposed techniques worked for me. Marek Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: ahycrace--- via CnC-List Sent: October 31, 2015 11:57 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: ahycr...@cox.net Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have found that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the first bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it during the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. Gary Kolc "Liberty" 38' MK II Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both techniques. I > found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the > best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it actually > made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast with > the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and lubricates > the entire outside of the filter. > > Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the > best way for me. > > On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > > > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil also > > helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > > > Tim > > > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > > > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock > > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then > > drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > > C&C39 > > > > > > > > > Original message > > > From: Indigo via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > > Cc: Indigo < ind...@thethomsons.us > > > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off > > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > > > > > -- > > > Jonathan > > > Indigo C&C 35III > > > SOUTHPORT CT > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > >
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
Jim, This sounds like a good plan. I think I might try this. I also like the idea of taping some plastic sheet under the filter - I may even try taping a ziplock bag under the filter in such a way that I can drop the used filter straight in the bag. As always, thanks to all who provided input and ideas. -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT > On Oct 31, 2015, at 20:42, Jim Watts via CnC-List > wrote: > > I change the filter the day (or week) after I change the oil, without running > the engine in between. It's cold and as empty as it's going to get. I get > slight drippage but nothing a piece of paper towel can't handle. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > >> On 31 October 2015 at 17:30, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List >> wrote: >> I would try puncturing the filter so the oil would drain down into the sump >> and then unscrew it with a shop towel or better yet with a cleaning >> serviette around the bottom. Then you wipe it clean. So far any of the >> proposed techniques worked for me. >> >> >> >> Marek >> >> >> >> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: ahycrace--- via CnC-List >> Sent: October 31, 2015 11:57 >> >> >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: ahycr...@cox.net >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf >> >> >> >> >> I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. >> When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I >> have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have found >> that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the first >> bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it during >> the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. >> >>Gary >> Kolc >> >> "Liberty" 38' MK II >> >> >> Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: >> > I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both techniques. I >> > found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the >> > best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it actually >> > made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast with >> > the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and lubricates >> > the entire outside of the filter. >> > >> > Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the >> > best way for me. >> > >> > On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < >> > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> > >> > > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, >> > > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil >> > > also >> > > helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. >> > > >> > > Tim >> > > >> > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < >> > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> > > > >> > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock >> > > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then >> > > drop the filter into the bag and seal. >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > Bill Coleman >> > > > C&C39 >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > Original message >> > > > From: Indigo via CnC-List >> > > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) >> > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> > > > Cc: Indigo >> > > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf >> > > > >> > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this >> > > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while >> > > minimizing >> > > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off >> > > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? >> > > > >> > > > -- >&
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
Rob, Thanks for sharing this. This looks like a good idea. I am planning to try this the next time I change the filter. Marek Sent from my Bell Samsung device over Canada's largest network. Original message From: robert via CnC-List Date: 2015-10-31 20:49 (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf Jonathan: Everyone does something differentevery Spring, I save some of the plastic shrinkwrap for at least two purposes.one, to cover the mast collar when the mast is unstepped in the Fall. Second, is for an oil change in the Fall.I take a piece of the plastic shrinkwrap and place it (tape it) under the oil filter before the filter is unscrewed.the plastic is slightly folded and at the bottom of it I have a used plastic food container..as I unscrew the oil filter, the oil drains down the piece of plastic into the container and I drop the oil filter in the container followed by the plastic.I put some paper towel below the filter just in case I miss a few drops of oil. I have now perfected this to the point where I have only but a few drops of oil on the side of the engine. A friend punches a hole into the top of the oil filter with a small nail punch and and inserts the oil pump hose and sucks most of the oil out before unscrewing it. I don't go the extra step.no need to. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-31 9:16 AM, Indigo via CnC-List wrote: > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off without > dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > -- > Jonathan > Indigo C&C 35III > SOUTHPORT CT > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
Jonathan: Everyone does something differentevery Spring, I save some of the plastic shrinkwrap for at least two purposes.one, to cover the mast collar when the mast is unstepped in the Fall. Second, is for an oil change in the Fall.I take a piece of the plastic shrinkwrap and place it (tape it) under the oil filter before the filter is unscrewed.the plastic is slightly folded and at the bottom of it I have a used plastic food container..as I unscrew the oil filter, the oil drains down the piece of plastic into the container and I drop the oil filter in the container followed by the plastic.I put some paper towel below the filter just in case I miss a few drops of oil. I have now perfected this to the point where I have only but a few drops of oil on the side of the engine. A friend punches a hole into the top of the oil filter with a small nail punch and and inserts the oil pump hose and sucks most of the oil out before unscrewing it. I don't go the extra step.no need to. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-31 9:16 AM, Indigo via CnC-List wrote: I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I change the filter the day (or week) after I change the oil, without running the engine in between. It's cold and as empty as it's going to get. I get slight drippage but nothing a piece of paper towel can't handle. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 31 October 2015 at 17:30, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I would try puncturing the filter so the oil would drain down into the > sump and then unscrew it with a shop towel or better yet with a cleaning > serviette around the bottom. Then you wipe it clean. So far any of the > proposed techniques worked for me. > > > > Marek > > > > Sent from Mail <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > > > > *From: *ahycrace--- via CnC-List > *Sent: *October 31, 2015 11:57 > > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc: *ahycr...@cox.net > *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > > > I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. > When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I > have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have > found that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the > first bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it > during the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. > > > Gary Kolc > > "Liberty" 38' MK II > > > Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: > > I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both > techniques. I > > found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the > > best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it > actually > > made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast > with > > the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and > lubricates > > the entire outside of the filter. > > > > Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the > > best way for me. > > > > On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > > > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil > also > > > helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > > > > > Tim > > > > > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip > lock > > > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, > then > > > drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > > > C&C39 > > > > > > > > > > > > Original message > > > > From: Indigo via CnC-List > > > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > > > Cc: Indigo > > > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from > this > > > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while > minimizing > > > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off > > > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing > wrong? > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Jonathan > > > > Indigo C&C 35III > > > > SOUTHPORT CT > > > > ___ > > > > > > > > Email address: > > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > > bottom of page at: > > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > > > > Email address: > > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > > bottom of page at: > > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > &g
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I would try puncturing the filter so the oil would drain down into the sump and then unscrew it with a shop towel or better yet with a cleaning serviette around the bottom. Then you wipe it clean. So far any of the proposed techniques worked for me. Marek Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: ahycrace--- via CnC-List Sent: October 31, 2015 11:57 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: ahycr...@cox.net Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have found that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the first bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it during the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. Gary Kolc "Liberty" 38' MK II Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: > I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both techniques. I > found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the > best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it actually > made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast with > the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and lubricates > the entire outside of the filter. > > Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the > best way for me. > > On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil also > > helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > > > Tim > > > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock > > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then > > drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > > C&C39 > > > > > > > > > Original message > > > From: Indigo via CnC-List > > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > > Cc: Indigo > > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off > > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > > > > > -- > > > Jonathan > > > Indigo C&C 35III > > > SOUTHPORT CT > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I have a fool-proof solution, just swap that dirty old diesel for an A-4;-) You'll never have that problem again since the A-4 doesn't even have an oil filter!! Sorry guys, couldn't resist. I'll go flog myself now James Delaney C&C 38 Mk2 Oriental, NC -Original Message- From: John Russo via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 2:54 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Russo Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf I have a 2GMF and use a small foil baking tin below the filter that can be bent to shape around engine parts and drop the entire filter with oil into the tin. Gets most of the oil and then just wipe up any spill with a blue paper shop towel. John Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of ahycrace--- via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:56 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: ahycr...@cox.net Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have found that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the first bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it during the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. Gary Kolc "Liberty" 38' MK II Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both techniques. I found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it actually made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast with the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and lubricates the entire outside of the filter. Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the best way for me. On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the > oil also helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > Tim > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip > > lock > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, > then drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > C&C39 > > > > > > ---- Original message ---- > > From: Indigo via CnC-List > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Cc: Indigo > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from > > this > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while > minimizing drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old > filter off without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > > > -- > > Jonathan > > Indigo C&C 35III > > SOUTHPORT CT > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to > > the > bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to > > the > bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to > the bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I have a 2GMF and use a small foil baking tin below the filter that can be bent to shape around engine parts and drop the entire filter with oil into the tin. Gets most of the oil and then just wipe up any spill with a blue paper shop towel. John Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of ahycrace--- via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:56 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: ahycr...@cox.net Subject: Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have found that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the first bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it during the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. Gary Kolc "Liberty" 38' MK II Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: > I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both > techniques. I found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around > the filter was the best and least messy solution. I tried the bag > trick twice but it actually made more of a mess because you just can't > twist the filter very fast with the bag on, especially once the oil > actually gets in the bag and lubricates the entire outside of the filter. > > Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's > the best way for me. > > On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the > > oil also helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > > > Tim > > > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip > > > lock > > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, > > then drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > > C&C39 > > > > > > > > > Original message > > > From: Indigo via CnC-List > > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > > Cc: Indigo > > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from > > > this > > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while > > minimizing drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old > > filter off without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > > > > > -- > > > Jonathan > > > Indigo C&C 35III > > > SOUTHPORT CT > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to > > > the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to > > > the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to > > the bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I take a trash bag and push the opening onto the engine below the filter. When the filter is removed I just let the whole mess drop into the bag. I have a shop rag handy to wipe off any oil that escapes the bag. I have found that a large trash bag that is also thick works best and I take the first bag and drop it into another incase the first one gets a hole in it during the removal. I have done this for years, always works for me. Gary Kolc "Liberty" 38' MK II Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List wrote: > I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both techniques. I > found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the > best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it actually > made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast with > the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and lubricates > the entire outside of the filter. > > Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the > best way for me. > > On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil also > > helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > > > Tim > > > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock > > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then > > drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > > C&C39 > > > > > > > > > Original message > > > From: Indigo via CnC-List > > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > > Cc: Indigo > > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off > > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > > > > > -- > > > Jonathan > > > Indigo C&C 35III > > > SOUTHPORT CT > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > > Email address: > > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > > bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I asked this same question about two years ago and tried both techniques. I found for myself that stuffing an absorbent pad around the filter was the best and least messy solution. I tried the bag trick twice but it actually made more of a mess because you just can't twist the filter very fast with the bag on, especially once the oil actually gets in the bag and lubricates the entire outside of the filter. Just get the pad good and stuffed in at the base of the filter. It's the best way for me. On Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 5:49 AM Tim Goodyear via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, > punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil also > helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. > > Tim > > > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock > up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then > drop the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > > > > > Bill Coleman > > C&C39 > > > > > > Original message > > From: Indigo via CnC-List > > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > Cc: Indigo > > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > > > -- > > Jonathan > > Indigo C&C 35III > > SOUTHPORT CT > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > > > ___ > > > > Email address: > > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
The ziplock bag helps. If you want to have less oil in the filter, punching a hole in the top with a screwdriver before you drain the oil also helps, but there will be something to wipe up in any case. Tim > On Oct 31, 2015, at 8:41 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List > wrote: > > One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock up > around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then drop > the filter into the bag and seal. > > > > Bill Coleman > C&C39 > > > Original message > From: Indigo via CnC-List > Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Indigo > Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf > > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off without > dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > -- > Jonathan > Indigo C&C 35III > SOUTHPORT CT > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
One neat trick I learned at a diesel clinic is, slide a gallon zip lock up around the filter & then unscrew it letting it drip into the bag, then drop the filter into the bag and seal. Bill Coleman C&C39 Original message From: Indigo via CnC-List Date: 10/31/2015 8:16 AM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Indigo Subject: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
Oil dripping down the side indicates that you are doing it right! Seriously though, there is no way to prevent it. I take a lightly used absorbent pad from under the engine and place it under the filter. If I'm quick i can usually minimize the mess. An aftermarket oil filter relocator kit would allow for a less messy time but finding room might be difficult. JEGS, JC Whitney, and Amsoil all have kits. Josh Muckley S /V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Oct 31, 2015 8:18 AM, "Indigo via CnC-List" wrote: > I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this > amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing > drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off > without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? > > -- > Jonathan > Indigo C&C 35III > SOUTHPORT CT > ___ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List Changing oil filter Yanmar 3gmf
I will be winterizing indigo tomorrow. I am looking for help from this amazing group on techniques used to change the oil filter while minimizing drips and spills. I don't seem to be able to get the old filter off without dripping oil down the side of the engine. What am I doing wrong? -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
