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By oldcarmark - 7 Years Ago
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Trying to get the Spin on Oil Filter Adapter Plate off the Block. The Center Bolt is out. Looks like Someone really glued the Plate and Seal to the Block. Suggestions without destroying it?
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By Rono - 7 Years Ago
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If they used some kind of sealant or silicone, maybe you can use a heat gun to soften whatever they used and then pry the plate off.
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By darrell - 7 Years Ago
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use a small pry bar or large screwdriver and put it into the slot then use a hammer handle or anything under it so you can pry it and it pops right of.
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By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
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An old fashioned seal remover tool works. It's about a foot long tapered piece with a claw hook at the business end. The heat gun sounds like a great idea too.
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By oldcarmark - 7 Years Ago
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I have One of those Heat Strip Guns. I will try that on low Heat and see if that works. Thanks
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By 2721955meteor - 7 Years Ago
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use a small propane torch,heat along the outer edge of the plate.nothing to hurt with heating the plate.it will smoke a bit as the gasket burns. have a hose handy if oil starts to burn. prying will ruin the plate
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By Brent - 7 Years Ago
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http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic139725.aspx
Small cat's paw fits perfectly.
Don't think you'll reuse as they are sold new.
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By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
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You can reshape them inverted in the filter can with a little hammer to make sure the outer edges are flat but they are available new.
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By oldcarmark - 7 Years Ago
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I was actually hoping to replace it with One of those Aftermarket Ones that were being made out of Aluminum. I bought One Years ago but they seem to have disappeared. Anyone know who sells them?
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By charliemccraney - 7 Years Ago
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They are usually on ebay. I don't think it is the same person who originally sold them.
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By oldcarmark - 7 Years Ago
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There were a couple on there last Week but gone now.
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By Dave C - 7 Years Ago
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I bought one from buff8524 on ebay. I just checked and he is not listing one at this time. Might try contacting him and see if he has one and hasn't listed it. He makes them so he could whip one op I'm sure.
Dave
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By oldcarmark - 7 Years Ago
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Just heard back from Him. He is out of the Threaded Piece and will list them again in a Couple of weeks. And U are right-He makes them.
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By darrell - 7 Years Ago
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ive taken of a lot of these and was always able to reuse them.
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By MoonShadow - 7 Years Ago
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I'm pretty sure I have one of the kits in my shop. I'll look tomorrow if you want it. What's a good price for you?
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