External filter / relocation for Iron Duke? (Page 2/2)
theogre APR 05, 11:44 PM
Duke & V6 filters traps most oil inside IF you're careful after first drop as I said above.

PF47 PF52 etc have anti drain valve keep oil in outer section.
IF careful when spinning off the threads slowly so can tip the filter at end of threads so filter threads at top keeps "core" oil in too.

Biggest problem is morons install wrong & way too tight then can't remove later to replace it.
2. Use a good wrench. Cheap ones slip for many reasons depending on what type.

[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 04-06-2024).]

richard in nc APR 06, 09:58 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Patrick:

Not if you puncture a drainage hole in it first. Seriously!
so just rip a small hole in the bottom with pliers?or use a drill?
theogre APR 06, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by richard in nc:
"Originally posted by Patrick: Not if you puncture a drainage hole in it first. Seriously!"
so just rip a small hole in the bottom with pliers?or use a drill?

Don't do this.

Punch holes Does Not solve the first drop because that oil is between filter & engine & anti drain keeps oil there.

Any hole big enough to drain, more so on sides, can become tearing point when have problems getting lose.

Many times you only have 1 hand to get filter on/off of Dukes because low access.
Yet I & many others rarely have oil "on the floor" because of careful work.

If you real want to help... Put a small drain hole shown in motor mount in cave, then another in lowest point on bracket to cradle. Lets oil, polluted water & more out of the mount so doesn't "rot" or dripping oil for days if you spill oil or leaking oil like bad crank seal.

The Duke w/ AT & maybe others... engine mount has a "well" on top, drill the hole @ lowest far away from "guard" rivet. "Guard" rivet does nothing unless the rubber is F'ed.
shemdogg APR 06, 06:47 PM
Or just jack up the car on the other side until the filters vertical

shem
edfiero APR 12, 10:25 AM
I have a relocation kit on my Duke/SD4. Its similar to what the guy posted above from Summit.
It works fine. I have no complaints. I still manage to spill some oil, when I take off the filter, but at least it doesn't run all over the motor mount and help to deteriorate it.
jelly2m8 APR 14, 04:32 AM
not worth the effort, anytime you introduce another connection, there's a chance of another potential leak, a 3 dollar can of brake clean when you change the oil does wonders.