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Old 05-16-2013, 01:09 PM
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Find two 1/4-16 thin nuts, screw them on the nipple, using as a jam nut..unscrew the nipple. Hope that makes sense.
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Old 05-16-2013, 01:30 PM
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Ryan means 3/4-16. The other option is to bandsaw the bottom plate close to the nipple with two cuts, twist that piece off and it will come right out.

On my list of things to do is CNC mill a filter adapter that is facing the right way (down) to make oil changes truly easy no mess affairs. Whoever came up with the right-angle filter adapter facing up should be waterboarded, sleep deprived, while forced to listen to Barry Manilow.
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Old 05-16-2013, 02:10 PM
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My bad 1/4-16 would be a little small....
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Old 05-16-2013, 02:48 PM
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Do any of the filters we use have anti-drain back valves? Should they have them? Seems like the oil would get where it needed to go alittle quicker if it wasn't filling the filter.
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Old 05-16-2013, 03:02 PM
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Whoever came up with the right-angle filter adapter facing up should be waterboarded, sleep deprived, while forced to listen to Barry Manilow.
Bob, sounds like you have some talents you haven't told us about
and I do agree with you.

I've been following the oil filter thread for some time and I can't get myself to roll over just yet.
Don't know why, I use automotive spark plugs, electronic ignition, automotive
air filter and mogas with ethanol.
I heard of only one failure from one of these filters due to a manufacturing defect. Can't find the thread though.
Got to take another look at that Napa Gold 1515.
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Old 05-16-2013, 05:42 PM
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I know some folks will scoff at my conservative attitude, but...
There's no way I'm going to use an automotive filter on my (or anyone elses) aircraft just to save $15.

If that sucker fails you just toasted your 25k+ engine not to mention it may really ruin your day.

Just my 2c
I couldn't agree more, and it is not a saving of $15 but $7 if you buy the Napa on sale.

For two or three times a year that one would replace their oil filter, this is about 3-4 gallon of fuel. Not worth it to me.
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Old 05-16-2013, 05:51 PM
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snip.. Whoever came up with the right-angle filter adapter facing up should be waterboarded, sleep deprived, while forced to listen to Barry Manilow.
Wait, hold on, what's wrong with Barry Manilow!!! Have you not been to the Copa? Aren't you in love with Mandy? Can you smile without me??? C'mon, he's a classic!!! At least for my generation...
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Old 05-16-2013, 06:31 PM
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I'm with Mr. Aronow and Mr. Clark on this. I will not use an automotive oil filter on my airplane or anyone else's airplane I assist with. I have discussed this with many people whose opinion I trust: Jay Wickham (2nd generation owner of Mattituck), Phil Haponic (ex-QA manager of Mattituck), Mahlon Russell (ex-Production Manager of Mattituck), and Ron Monson (owner Performance Engines at KPOC). I keep 2 filters on the shelf at my hangar at 8S1 and 2 in the KPOC hangar. Aircraft Spruce is a 20 minute drive from my SoCal home so I'm never out of oil or filters.

I cut open all of my used filters and wash out the media to see what's going on, and have cut automotive filters apart (not the NAPA) and have made a conscious decision to not take a chance. I won't even use the Tempest filters; Champions only for me. I have over 4,000 hours in homebuilts (with 1,000+ of that IFR/IMC) and intend to fly many more hours/years. I will not worry about the oil filter or subject my passengers or myself to unnecessary/avoidable risks.

I like to save a few $ as much as the next guy, but it won't be on oil filters.

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Old 05-16-2013, 07:06 PM
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Wasn't it that long ago when aircraft engines didn't even use an oil filter?
Is it the price that makes an aircraft filter better or just the perception?
Surely the number of pleats in the filter or filter area can't be the deciding factor for using an aviation filter, as I said oil filters are relatively new for aviation engines.
Feeling better about it is the only good reason I see from people using aviation hardware.
Still using Champions for now
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Old 11-16-2013, 03:36 PM
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Question 48103

Has anyone found an acceptable replacement for the 48103?

It had 13/16 - 16 female threads and is the short filter (~4 1/2" long).

I found a NAPA 1258 that has the correct dimentions but the Napa specs say NONE on the bypass valve.
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