[quote=Dan Stryffeler]
Jeff, I thought about the hacksaw option, but I figured it would just put a bunch of filings into the filter. The engine shop has a kind of oversized can opener that should do the trick... will have him Analise the
oil also.
Thanks for all the quick feedback - appreciate it!
Dan,
Sounds like you have a probable fix and direction so life is good. In terms of the CAN OPENER for the filter I do agree they are best. In the future a hint for your bag of tricks is "grease her up". Anytime you need to control chips or metal fragments you can do two things that are pretty easy n cheap too.
Too control the chips from a hacksaw or a thread tap etc.. apply wheel bearing grease to part and tool you are using. A second/backup is to tape hose of shop vac close to the offending area and just go slow and easy. On the filter turn it as needed but it works. I do agree the other tool is easier but if not willing to wait go for the grease
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