Return-Path: Received: from [67.20.112.52] (account marv@lancaironline.net) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.2b1) with HTTP id 3147848 for lml@lancaironline.net; Mon, 05 Apr 2004 22:49:46 -0400 From: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Re: [LML] Re: CH48110-1 Oil Filter To: lml X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro WebUser Interface v.4.2b1 Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 22:49:46 -0400 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: <012001c41b7f$903fe6c0$0500a8c0@DF3GW931> References: <012001c41b7f$903fe6c0$0500a8c0@DF3GW931> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for Tom Hall : I'm not sure what you said here, but I agree that Oil filters love to retain oil. I always stab a hole in the filter and let it drain for several hours while oil is draining. This usually eliminates any significant residual and accompanying spillage. I will say that cutting your nuts off doesn't sound too pleasing and might lead to more than a dry start. I am pasting the description to which I was referring. It is from Sac Sky Ranch web site. CH48109-1 OIL FILTER LONG Suggested List Price: $28.22 Quantity in stock: 289 as of 03/31/04 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Product Information: Long filter without stud. Can substitute with ch48108 use dc-4 on filter gasket to prevent filter sticking thread size is 3/4-16 torque to 18-20 ft. Lbs or turn filter one full turn after gasket contact INCORPORATES AN ANTI-DRAIN BACK VALVE TO PREVENT DRY STARTS Tom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------