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36Tango 04-07-2011 04:50 PM

Remote oil filter
 
I'd like to move the oil filter off of the engine altogether if I can (how far can you go?). If possible, I'd also like the filter to screw UP against the cast piece instead of screwing DOWN onto it. Seems like it would make it alot less messy at oil change time. This is for a 383 small block application. Am I stuck with the Mercury setup?

bigblue 04-07-2011 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by 36Tango (Post 3371153)
I'd like to move the oil filter off of the engine altogether if I can (how far can you go?). If possible, I'd also like the filter to screw UP against the cast piece instead of screwing DOWN onto it. Seems like it would make it alot less messy at oil change time. This is for a 383 small block application. Am I stuck with the Mercury setup?

i Think you can put it wherever you want. Mine is on a home made bracket with ss lines. No oem merc setup for me!:drink:

Just takes more oil. I probably wouldnt reccomend putting it miles away.

Baja_man 04-08-2011 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by bigblue (Post 3371328)
i Think you can put it wherever you want. Mine is on a home made bracket with ss lines. No oem merc setup for me!:drink:

Just takes more oil. I probably wouldnt reccomend putting it miles away.

Any pictures?

hopper75 04-10-2011 09:21 AM

I used this kit and mounted it on the transom wall where I could easily access it. Comes with 8' total of hose, you could add more if going further- just remember it increases your oil capacity so be sure to add more when changing the oil.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G4985/

ezstriper 04-10-2011 12:14 PM

you want to keep as close as possible, you will lose oil pressure the futher the run is...

bigblue 04-10-2011 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by Baja_man (Post 3371553)
Any pictures?

Im going to go thru my phone and see if anything is on there. If not ill post one when I get in the boat sometime this week. All I have to do is wax and oil change and a little elbow grease!!!! Then Ill be in the water!!!

bigblue 04-10-2011 12:37 PM

NOTHIN!!! Will snap some and add it when I get em!!!

DareDevil 04-10-2011 02:00 PM

leave it upside down, it helps filtering....+ no mess if done right. just punch a hole in the top and let it sit over night ...not 1 drop will be left in it for the change next day !


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