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Ustorque
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Jwhite601
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I haven't had or seen this before, but if mine ever came loose once, it would get safety wired from then on.
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
If you are hand tightening it on, it will come off. I wrench mine on.
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Etennuly
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I like the KN filter w/safety wire hole. Never had one (any filter) come loose, but just like the peace of mind.Charlie
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Jlnance
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 04:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I found one so loose that it turned when I bumped it with my hand. Despite being that loose, it never leaked any oil.
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Rich
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 05:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Mine came loose once, I crank it down, now.
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