Every single time I change the oil and fuel filters on my engine, M-20, I end up with a mess. For this winter haul out, I got all my parts ready, plenty of rags and oil cleaner.
First the fuel filter.
It lays horizontal. Easy to come off but getting it past the accelerator cable bracket and the two hoses and downwards, keeping it level so as not to spill any fuel was/is impossible. I ended up tilting it on its side, spilling fuel onto the catch basin underneath the engine. Luckily I had laid down rags to soak up any small spills, but not intended to have that much spilt.
Then I pumped out as much oil as possible using the West Marine oil extractor. Removed the sump plug and let the residue drain into a shallow takeout container.
Second, the oil filter
It lays on its side. I used the favored plastic bag trick, because as soon as its loose, it starts to leak oil. Maybe my bag was too small. I had oil everywhere. After a few choice english, french, italian, german and greek curse words I learnt early in life, I gave up and just let the mess happen. There was no need fighting it. When all was sorted, i spent a good 30 minutes cleaning up the mess.
Does anyone have the answer please, pretty please????? (Only serious answers need reply!)
First the fuel filter.
It lays horizontal. Easy to come off but getting it past the accelerator cable bracket and the two hoses and downwards, keeping it level so as not to spill any fuel was/is impossible. I ended up tilting it on its side, spilling fuel onto the catch basin underneath the engine. Luckily I had laid down rags to soak up any small spills, but not intended to have that much spilt.
Then I pumped out as much oil as possible using the West Marine oil extractor. Removed the sump plug and let the residue drain into a shallow takeout container.
Second, the oil filter
It lays on its side. I used the favored plastic bag trick, because as soon as its loose, it starts to leak oil. Maybe my bag was too small. I had oil everywhere. After a few choice english, french, italian, german and greek curse words I learnt early in life, I gave up and just let the mess happen. There was no need fighting it. When all was sorted, i spent a good 30 minutes cleaning up the mess.
Does anyone have the answer please, pretty please????? (Only serious answers need reply!)