I am trying to change my Quicksilver water separator part no 35-802893Q01
This is installed in the corner of my console locker. I have been unable to remove it with a strap wrench as it is too difficult to get at. I can only reach it with one hand. What I need is one of those end cap wrenches. Does anyone know what size to buy? I have left the new filter in the boat (doh!) so am unable to measure it accurately. It has 15 flats and is about 90mm diameter.
Quicksilver should be counter clockwise to loosen. Lefty loosey, righty tighty.
You can buy a set of the wrenches from an auto parts store, or a place that sells cheap tools. They don't need to be high quality. You could also try a giant pair of channel lock pliers, or they make special filter pliers, but they too require enough room to swing them.
Don't see any reason why reverse threading a filter canister would be of use. Didn't see anything to that effect while looking at online descriptions, either.
OTOH, I seem to recall that the oil filter housing bolt on my Dad's Mercedes was reverse threaded, and saw no reason for that, either. Go figure.
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