Oil filter change question
 

Question on how hard is it to change the oil filters on 350 small blocks in a 272LS with through hull exhaust? Getting parts together to put the motors back in and considering going with the remote oil filter kits. Would add about $100 to the project cost. Doesn't seem like much, but everytime I turn around it is another $50 to $300.

AND YES I KNOW WHAT BOAT STANDS FOR!!!!! :party-smiley-004:

sorry for yelling :poopoo:

Feedback? Do you curse and swear everytime you change them? Do you change them every time? Never thought about that, good large filter seems odd to change it every 30 to 50 hours, but that is how long people run before changing oil it seems.

Thank you,

Brian

Are your oil filters not on the manifolds ? this is how our old 272 was !!!!

The old motors had them right into the bottom of the block, stock location. Doesn't seem like much fun to change.

Brian

Brian,

Don't cut corners on this....do the remote mounts. On my 255 I couldn't even see my oil filters...much less get to them.

Alrighty! will order them.

what oil filter do people run? I mean, this is only a 300 hp small block, not real high strung. Just run a quality filter like a mobil 1? Really, I do not know.

Brian

Yes install them and put them in a spot that is easy to get to and clean up if you spill any when you replace them !!!:party-smiley-004:

I would also order a couple of ez drain oil kits, this was you can just pull them threw the drain hole no more mess in the bilge!!

http://www.keitheickert.com/p-13338-...20-thread.aspx

Does anyone actually drain their oil into their bilge. I would think putting one of those kits on after the engine is in the boat would be a PITA.

Much easier just to get a jabsco oil drain pump.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...ord=oil+change

Where can you buy the remote mounting kits? If you buy that stuff from Mercruiser, it is almost $100 for each oil line, and the adapter that bolts to the block is like $350! And thats just for one motor!

yes, I am putting remote drains on. Want to be able to pull the hose out through the bilge drain and then drain the oil. With the motors out, this is an easier project.

I am buying them from summit racing. keep in mind, I only have a small 27 footer with stock SBC vortec's in it - all automotive grade. My biggest concern is how will the hoses hold up with the bouncing from waves? I will have to support them well and look at them for quality. Most likely will swap them out for better oil hose I have at work.

I love this site, but my entire boat and trailer will be worth less than what most people here have in the upper end of ONE motor! Or about the price of one new drive, so I am definately playing in the minors. No, tee ball maybe. Or cubscout softball...... :lolhit:

Brian