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I am working on a 1811 and the remote filter lines don't leak. However where the steel switch to rubber the hoses will spin on the steel is that normal? Can you buy an adapter that will replace the line adapter at the motor and change to a spin on filter? I did have a m18 on another tractor that was this way, it should be possible to find a motor side panel or out it out for the filter. Would this cause a cooling issue because of the change?:bigthink:

Pretty sure the filter won't clear the frame rail. Otherwise, why would they have used the remote filter.
As long as you don't have any leaks, don't worry about the hose spinning where it meets the steel line. It's not a very tight crimp.

I'm sure your right on the frame rail. Didn't think of that when the engine is out on the bench. Good thing is it is easy to inspect for leaks and not real hard project to change hoses if they do leak. Thanks for the advise.

Just saw this post but I installed the block mounted oil filter adapter on one of my 782s. I notched the engine tins for clearance (which as I remember was just the piece that covers the head; I don't recall any change to the forward piece). It makes fitting the side panel snug but it will clear. I've been using the Napa equivalent filter (I can't recall the number). I use one of those 3-finger type filter wrenches to unscrew it. Pulling the filter off obviously requires a piece of cardboard to funnel the oil away.

So it will clear the frame.
Up there on the back of the fuel tank where they mounted it remotely is a joke too. Always need something to catch the oil there too. :angry:

Yeah those remote lines are a pain. They leak on my 1861 too. I found the block mounted adapter on ebay a couple years back so I thought I'd try it. I'd have to fiddle with it more but I think my side panel tight fit is more a result of my trimming of the tins than anything. There is no contact to the oil filter by the frame, the panel, or the tins.