Phil,
I've got the same set up and have never had a problem with my filter wrench.
I've got one that goes on and the handle moves vertically so it's down below
the filter. No problem turning it off with it?
Aloha,
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Beckman" <phil@opentext.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 10:41 AM
Subject: Spin on oil filter removal
> Last spring I finally got fed up with the old canister type oil filter
> on my TR6 and replaced it with a spin-on filter adapter from the
> Roadster Factory. Installing it was a bit of a challenge but, with the
> help of the people on this list I got it installed by removing the
> clutch slave, installing the filter adapter slightly tilted towards the
> front of the engine and then reinstalling the clutch slave. After that,
> I spun an oil filter on to my nice new new adapter and happily
> pronounced that I would never have to bruise my knuckles trying to
> change a filter again.
>
> Now, this year, I found that I can't get an oil filter wrench (at least
> any of the ones I have) onto the filter in order to change it. I can
> barely get my hand around the filter from below but, of course, without
> a wrench I can't budge it.
>
> Any ideas on how to get the old filter off so I can put a new one on
> this year?
>
> Thanks
>
> Phil
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