brian
Well Known Member
I realize there is a published torque value for Champion oil filters (16-18 ft lb), but I don't see any way to get onto mine (-6A with O-320) with anything but the "back" or "inside" side of a box-end wrench.
I read a Light Plane Maintenance article on oil & filter changes (http://www.lightplane-maintenance.com/Oil_LPM_0705.html) that also mentions "... or [if you] can't get a wrench onto the filter, tighten the number of turns as specified on the can after the gasket contacts the adapter pad", but my filter doesn't say anything how far to turn it after the gasket makes contact.
Do any of you have any info or experience with how much to tighten the filter if it's impossible to get a torque wrench onto it?
thanks,
brian
I read a Light Plane Maintenance article on oil & filter changes (http://www.lightplane-maintenance.com/Oil_LPM_0705.html) that also mentions "... or [if you] can't get a wrench onto the filter, tighten the number of turns as specified on the can after the gasket contacts the adapter pad", but my filter doesn't say anything how far to turn it after the gasket makes contact.
Do any of you have any info or experience with how much to tighten the filter if it's impossible to get a torque wrench onto it?
thanks,
brian
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