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techtalk:ref:oil07 [2019/02/06 04:24] hippysmack [Oil Filter Fitment] |
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| Micron comparison ((Drawing by Hippysmack, based on a drawing from Machinery Lubrication https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/30697/choose-oil-filter)) | Micron comparison ((Drawing by Hippysmack, based on a drawing from Machinery Lubrication https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/30697/choose-oil-filter)) | ||
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| * However, the micron rating is also now falsely used as a widespread measure of filtration efficiency. \\ (unintended purpose) \\ Here are some of the reasons why a micron rating is totally inappropriate for this use: ((see more here "Understanding Fluid Filter Rating (PDF)" https://www.fram.com/support/tech-documents/consumer-documents/)) | * However, the micron rating is also now falsely used as a widespread measure of filtration efficiency. \\ (unintended purpose) \\ Here are some of the reasons why a micron rating is totally inappropriate for this use: ((see more here "Understanding Fluid Filter Rating (PDF)" https://www.fram.com/support/tech-documents/consumer-documents/)) | ||
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| ====== Filter Fitment ====== | ====== Filter Fitment ====== | ||
| + | In April of 1995, the MoCo issued a Tech Tip stating: ((HD Technical Tips #42 dated April of 1995 pg 1)) \\ | ||
| + | When replacing oil filters during service intervals; \\ | ||
| + | Check that the oil filter adapter has a sufficient amount of threads protruding to properly engage the filter. \\ | ||
| + | The correct thread length should be 0.45"-0.52" \\ | ||
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| + | The MoCo issued a Tech Tip on Oil Filter Fitment((HD Technical Tips #43 dated Sept of 1995)) \\ | ||
| + | Remember to check the oil filter adapter to ensure that it is tight. \\ | ||
| + | Any loose adapters should be removed, cleaned, threads coated with 242 Loctite and installed to correct thread height (as above) \\ | ||
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| In September of 1995, the MoCo issued a Tech Tip on oil filter fitment. ((HD Technical Tips #43 dated Sept of 1995)) \\ | In September of 1995, the MoCo issued a Tech Tip on oil filter fitment. ((HD Technical Tips #43 dated Sept of 1995)) \\ | ||
