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Ustorque
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:27 am: |
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two times now i've noticed oil on my muffler and found that my filter had vibrated loose. has anyone else run into this problem. |
Jwhite601
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:01 am: |
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I haven't had or seen this before, but if mine ever came loose once, it would get safety wired from then on. |
Ft_bstrd
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:25 am: |
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If you are hand tightening it on, it will come off. I wrench mine on. |
Etennuly
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:23 am: |
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What Ft_b said......you can't get your hand around it far enough to grip it as well as needed to tighten it. I put my band wrench on it and tighten 3/4 turn from when the gasket touches. Make sure to clean the gasket surface well and put a film of oil on the rubber gasket before installing. |
Cyclonecharlie
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 12:54 pm: |
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I like the KN filter w/safety wire hole. Never had one (any filter) come loose, but just like the peace of mind.Charlie |
Jlnance
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 04:19 pm: |
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I found one so loose that it turned when I bumped it with my hand. Despite being that loose, it never leaked any oil. |
Rich
| Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 05:47 pm: |
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Mine came loose once, I crank it down, now. |
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