8.2L Python Oil Filter Location

[SuperAirIan]

I have just now started to do my own maintenance on a 2001 SAN. It has a Python 8.2L. I have looked high and mostly low for the oil filter and just can't see it anywhere. Can any of you Gurus' give me a pointer or two. Exasperated and any help much appreciated. Thx.

[cmcmechan]

STBD side just in front of the flywheel
same spot as you starter motor just on the other side of the engine

[SuperAirIan]

Wow. Thanks cmcmechan. There it is....highly inaccessible but its there. You have saved me from everything except embarrassment.

[cmcmechan]

they are a real BITCH to change and keep clean

[Miljack]

For your boat, a remote filter kit would be a good investment. Not sure why they didn't use them on the Python engines. I had a Python (8.2) in a DD and even in that configuration changing the filter was a PITA!

[SuperAirIan]

Thanks Guys. I wonder if ANYONE has ever changed my filter? I have had two oil changes since I got the boat. The idea of a remote filter relocation is a very, very good one.