Oil Filter Wrench Size

[RustyBoy]

Hey guys,
I have a Gravely mower that takes oil filter 49065 but can't find the correct fit wrench. I count 14 flutes and I measure either 74 or 75mm I think width. Does anyone know that uses this filter number????

 

[RustyBoy]

Forgot to mention that the part number is for the Kawasaki engine - the part number is printed on the filter: 49065.

 

[sgkent]

take the filter with you to your local flaps and match up a wrench if you want to use that style wrench.

 

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[StarTech]

Either you need to give us the complete filter pn or the engine model and spec numbers. There is the last four digits from the pn given.

But I am thinking it is the 49065-0721 (7007) filter which takes a 76mm/14 flute.

 

[Gym123]

I use this type- I have two sizes. If you only want to buy one for all sizes, the yellow one works.

 

[clubairth]

I use the 3 jaw version shown above. It works real well on those tight filters that just won't turn.
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[StarTech]

I use the 3 jaw version shown above. It works real well on those tight filters that just won't turn.
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But can you torque the filter back to specs without damaging them?

 

[clubairth]

I ONLY install oil filters by hand!

Snug then another 1/2-3/4 turns. I have had my fill of idiots that tighten the filters so tight I have to deform the metal can to get them off. Oil filters just don't need all that force!
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[StarTech]

I ONLY install oil filters by hand!

Snug then another 1/2-3/4 turns. I have had my fill of idiots that tighten the filters so tight I have to deform the metal can to get them off. Oil filters just don't need all that force!
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Then you haven't the problem that Briggs is having with them loosening after hand tightening. I personally have seen them to come loose here with 1 full turn which is why Briggs spec'd tightening to 100 in lbs.

Most stuck filters is where the seal wasn't lubed prior to installation.