Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #46637
From: Dave <david.staten@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Oil leaks
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:18:20 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
No Silicone. At All. If its not sealing then find the problem and fix it. Or replace the filter.. or replace the filter mount.

The oil filter base may have a removable (universal-type) threaded inner fitting that the filter spins onto. I dont remember the exact part I bought for the plane years ago. Make sure its not backing out, and make sure you are using the right filter. I bought a mount that would use the same filter as a 5.0L Ford Mustang... something universally available.

Christopher Barber wrote:
I really cranked the filter down tonight, however, it is still leaking.  I guess I will have to drain the system and more closely inspect the mounting base.  It is not leaking from the surrounding hoses, but seeping...well seeping in a pretty large amount from the seal on the filter at the mounting base.

Would a small bead of silicone cause a problem I am unaware of.  Of course, I would rather it just work right.  Sigh.

All the best,

Chris

Chris Barber wrote:

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