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 >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > _______________________________________________ >> > > > >> > > > 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 >
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