Originally Posted by Too Stroked (Post 4417624)

This whole thread has been about the remote filter on the 496 Mag. Mercury uses them on most motors now because they're so much less of a pain than the OEM filter location.

Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me (Post 4417472)

I've never poked a hole in an inverted filter. Break the seal, let it drain a bit, unscrew a tad more and lift, let it drain, etc. Be patient and it will drain back into the remote filter pad and you can remove it without spilling a drop. Usually takes just a few minutes for it to fully drain so you can remove it. If you get in a big hurry or unscrew it too far too soon then you will have a mess on your hands. I usually sit with a beer after I crack it open and occasionally lift up on the filter to ensure it is draining.

Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4417883)

I ram a screw driver thru the filter, relieves some stress at the same time.