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Originally Posted by OLDESTGUY
I have one with 15 flutes and 65mm. Any problem anticipated? Can a guy get a large channel lock on as a possibility? How about those that have an adjustable set of jaws, the more you tighten, the tighter they get? Can that cover be damaged by this?
Of course once I try it, I'll find out.
I'm also wondering about making a tool for forcing that plastic thing in, as with a 3/4" pipe fitted with a lug on the side for prying against the stabilizing bar, and also with a hose on the lower end to control the oil to a pan on the floor. Comments?
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While you can use a set of channel locks, you will increase the chances of damage. Remember, the filter canister, etc. is plastic and aluminum.
Of greater importance, is that when you tighten the canister and the drain plug, you have no idea how much torque you are putting on the filter drain plug and canister.
The filter drain plug only takes 9lbs and the canister is 18lbs. Over torquing on the plastic and aluminum can cause you problems. A lot of people have said that they have tightened the drain plug so much that the canister has turned when trying to remove the filter drain plug. I skip the drain the filter part, as I just find it easier.
Getting a torque wrench is a good investment as you will find many other uses for it as there are a lot of aluminum parts on our trucks. Front diff and transfer case are just two examples.