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TUCCI 09-26-2016 04:27 PM

Filter wrench for a WIX 57148 filter?
 
Anyone using this filter on their Twin Cam that can tell me which size filter wrench it takes?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AHFXCE...I3EHKOAHMKPUZC

JohnMn 09-26-2016 05:00 PM

Same size as stock,, the one down your linked page that say's it's for Harley will work.

TUCCI 09-26-2016 05:05 PM


Originally Posted by JohnMn (Post 15545738)
Same size as stock,, the one down your linked page that say's it's for Harley will work.

Your saying the 76mm 14 flutes will work for the WIX then?

Ghost_13 09-26-2016 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by TUCCI (Post 15545641)
Anyone using this filter on their Twin Cam that can tell me which size filter wrench it takes?

A stock filter wrench..., and when I say stock - I'm referring to harley stock - is too small

The right size wrench will also fit automotive WIX and AC delco filters

If you need me to measure it - it'll take a day or two

Ghost

JohnMn 09-26-2016 06:08 PM

Ghost 13 could be right.
I just use a common automobile small filter strap wrench, hasn't failed me yet.

TUCCI 09-26-2016 07:56 PM

For anyone referencing this thread in the future, it looks like the 74/76mm 15 flute filter wrench is the right one. I won't be able to confirm it until I buy one and that won't be for awhile since I've got 1k miles to put on the bike before my next oil change.

robertomendo 09-26-2016 08:34 PM

I bought the Harley filter wrench for my Switchback and it only works to remove the filter not to tighten one when changing filters. I bought a strap wrench that works fine with any filter.
Before you all remind me that you only tighten hand tight I will say that there is no room on a Switchback to even get a couple of fingers in there.

TUCCI 09-26-2016 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by robertomendo (Post 15546392)
I bought the Harley filter wrench for my Switchback and it only works to remove the filter not to tighten one when changing filters. I bought a strap wrench that works fine with any filter.
Before you all remind me that you only tighten hand tight I will say that there is no room on a Switchback to even get a couple of fingers in there.

Same thing with my Dyna, there's no room to put a strap wrench between the down tubes on the frame. If I'm going to remove or install a filter, it needs to be done straight out from the filter not from the front between the frame tubes. Now, the WIX filter appears shorter than the oem filter. The filter wrench does not bind on the CPS (crank position sensor) so that problem is solved.

robertomendo 09-26-2016 09:24 PM

The strap on my strap wrench is attached to a socket that takes any 3/8ths extension from the front of the filter. Works perfect on a dyna. I got it at Amaze On. Is is called a motion pro oil filter strap wrench 08-0069 and cost $11.73. Expensive yes but it was the perfect solution to tightening the filter just right.

JohnMn 09-26-2016 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by TUCCI (Post 15546419)
Same thing with my Dyna, there's no room to put a strap wrench between the down tubes on the frame. If I'm going to remove or install a filter, it needs to be done straight out from the filter not from the front between the frame tubes.

google this;
swivel head oil filter strap wrench.
I got the good one, it cost $7


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