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From: "George Lendich" <lendich@aanet.com.au>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Oil leaks
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:58 +1000
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 Chris and Dave,
The only time I have ever had a leaking oil filter was many years ago, I 
pulled off a filter and put on a new one and the oil ring from the old 
filter stayed in place, so I had an o-ring on top of a o-ring - which 
doesn't work. Also very embarrassing! I only mention it in case you may have 
done the same.
George (down under)
> 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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