Allis-Chalmers — Full-flow oil filter replacement
Maintenance · Full flow oil filters
From a Allis-Chalmers operator's manual covering: 16000MKII, 17000MKII, 21000MKII, 25000MKII. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Clean filter header, filter bodies, and surrounding area.
- Remove drain plugs from bodies and allow filters to drain.
- Remove centerbolts, filter bodies, and filter elements from header as an assembly.
- Remove and discard body gaskets.
- Remove and inspect filter element; discard element.
- Wash and dry filter body; install new element.
- Reinstall entire assembly using new gaskets.
- Tighten centerbolts to 45 to 50 lb-ft; reinstall drain plugs.
Tools required
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Centerbolt torque 45 to 50 lb-ft
Source: Allis-Chalmers operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.