Filter tool

[American Flyer]

The main raw water filter on our boat has a metal lid with a large square socked for removal. Does someone make a tool that fits this?

 

[Rocky]

Ours accepts a standard 1/2 drive extension. Also, ours has two tabs across from each other on the lid. A small bar or screwdriver can be laid across those and used to remove the cover as well.

Mine has never been "extra tight" so a reasonable amount of force it all it takes to loosen it.

I hope that helps!!

Rocky

 

[American Flyer]

Perfect, thanks Rocky. I thought it might but it appears bigger than that. I’ll try it this afternoon.

 

[RichBirk]

Be sure to lube the O-ring when you reassemble.

 

[Gin]

Ditto on the recommendation to lube the o-ring before replacing the top. For anyone who wants to know more about cleaning and maintaining the raw water filter, this thread is worth a read. http://www.tugnuts.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=17787&hilit=+O+ring&sid=ad5e6c0d509a1ad4c889f1acfa24a8ad

Gini

 

[American Flyer]

Thanks for all the great advice. I’ll get some lube before I open it. Sounds like I should have an extra o ring on hand as well. Anyone have a size or part number handy?