A tip for big block oil filter replacements

[bull]

Got one of these things from the Snap-On guy at work a few months ago and it really made changing the oil filter on the 383 an easy job, at least as far as cleanup goes. I just shaped it into a curve all the way down its length and it slid up under the filter behind the mounting surface. It's the perfect length to get the draining oil out beyond the k-frame and sway bar and sits at the perfect decline. No more mess on the k-frame and suspension.

http://formafunnel.com/

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Handy product. 

[nvrbdn]

thats pretty cool.

[ChargerST]

I just wrap a plastic bag around the oil filter and the mount when I unscrew the filter...

[tan top]

Got one of these things from the Snap-On guy at work a few months ago and it really made changing the oil filter on the 383 an easy job, at least as far as cleanup goes. I just shaped it into a curve all the way down its length and it slid up under the filter behind the mounting surface. It's the perfect length to get the draining oil out beyond the k-frame and sway bar and sits at the perfect decline. No more mess on the k-frame and suspension.

http://formafunnel.com/

that's clever  

I just wrap a plastic bag around the oil filter and the mount when I unscrew the filter...

 that's a brilliant idea , never thought of that , have to take the  filter out from the side where the plastic splash shield is  , after first removing the shumarker ( spelling ) torque strap[   ,  now ive got a 1-1-8" front sway bar ,  not the cleanest of jobs   , sure the filter use to fit between  the factory swaybar & k-frame , or the core support & bar  ,   but been so long ago ,  20+ years since  I changed the filter with that set up  , I cant remember  

[myk]

I kinda did the same thing with cardboard lying around, but it's good to see an official product that's perfectly suited to the job.  Nice idea with the plastic bag, btw...

[bull]

I know myself well enough to know the plastic bag wouldn't work for me. I'd most likely let it slip and create a bigger mess than if I'd just let it run all over the place.

[histoy]

I take a screwdriver and hammer and make a hole in the bottom of the filter at the front edge to drain out the oil before I remove it.  A second hole nearer the top front edge helps the time to drain the oil.  This works on several Mopar big block applications.   

[bull]

I take a screwdriver and hammer and make a hole in the bottom of the filter at the front edge to drain out the oil before I remove it.  A second hole nearer the top front edge helps the time to drain the oil.  This works on several Mopar big block applications.   

But when you do that doesn't the oil still drip onto the k-frame?

[Dino]

I like the funnel.  I have an old emesis basin that I reshaped with a torch that works great on the Charger but that funnel would work great on our dailies!   

[bill440rt]

I stuff a bunch of old rags at the bottom of the filter before removing. Been doing it that way for years. Still makes a small mess though.
That funnel looks like a great idea. 

[histoy]

I take a screwdriver and hammer and make a hole in the bottom of the filter at the front edge to drain out the oil before I remove it.  A second hole nearer the top front edge helps the time to drain the oil.  This works on several Mopar big block applications.   

But when you do that doesn't the oil still drip onto the k-frame?

I stuff a paper towel between the filter and the K member.   A little oil may run onto the front lip of the K member on my '69, but that's it.

[histoy]

I should have mentioned that I use the longer length oil filters.   The method I use wouldn't work, if using the shorter length oil filters.

[A383Wing]

I got Schumacher's torque strap on the Daytona as well...I gotta take the filter out the top now...I just loosen it enough to let it drain, then reach down under the PS pump & pull filter out after it's drained

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I stuff a bunch of old rags at the bottom of the filter before removing. Been doing it that way for years. Still makes a small mess though.
That funnel looks like a great idea. 

I do the same

[original72]

I use a empty 1/2 gallon plastic milk container. Cut it in half diagonally, slip it under the filter and housing, and loosen and let drain. If you use the half with the handle it helps even more. No mess at all.

[ACUDANUT]

Oil on the K-frame ain't going to hurt it one bit. It wipes off easily too. 

[maxwellwedge]

I kinda did the same thing with cardboard lying around, but it's good to see an official product that's perfectly suited to the job.  Nice idea with the plastic bag, btw...

Yup - I run with the hunk of cardboard crowd too.

[1974dodgecharger]

Oil on the K-frame ain't going to hurt it one bit. It wipes off easily too. 

Same here...great little invention but i have rags to wipe the k member when done.

[resq302]

I ended up getting one of those flexible teflon cutting sheets they have in the kitchen section of shopping stores.  Im able to curve it around and slide it up under places, lets the oil drain out to which ever location you want and then can clean it off and reuse it for the next time.  I think they 3 to a package and was something like $5 or so.