[Dennisd]

I have a 1990 5.7 and it looks like it's not going to be any fun changing the oil filter. Has anyone added a remote filter to there boats? is there anything to look for or watch out for? I'm sure it can be done but any advice before I start is welcome.

Thanks
Dennis D

[ColoradoDiablo]

Here is a kit.
They have been factory installed for years , with no issues.
Stay away from automotive type kits , they are not designed for the vibrations that the marine world puts on the system.
I have heard people complaining about leaking hoses , but that doesn't seem to be the norm.
Definitely would make your life easier.

[Dennisd]

Thanks, I'm sure this will be a great time saver in the future. I'm not getting any younger and reaching the currnent locaton is diffacult at best.

[ColoradoDiablo]

I'm with ya all the way Dennis.
Can't bend and contort like I use to either!

[phillycincykid]

what 1990 5.7 do you have???

i have that year boat and same engine and changing that filter is miserable.

glad i just found a way to spend another $200.

[Dennisd]

mine is a XL2000 and another thing i just found is a remote oil drain. I'm thinking i'm going to have to get this to go with the remote filter. I also got a photo of my boat uploaded. And you can follow the link below to the remote oil drain.
Does your boat have a popup search light in the front?

MerCruiser Sterndrive Engines: MCM Handels GmbH Austria

[phillycincykid]

once upon a time there was one there......now its at the bottom of the ohio river.

[jetinspector]

I have a nice cover and now anchor storage where mine once was!

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