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Post by Steve on May 20, 2018 19:37:19 GMT -6
Does anyone know if a cap oil filter wrench will fit between the header and the oil filter when using a 3/8 drive ratchet?
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Post by hansum-mane on May 20, 2018 19:57:42 GMT -6
Not without using fancy swiveling extensions. You can get enough torque though no doubt.
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Post by Steve on May 21, 2018 9:27:42 GMT -6
I don't mean go through the headers to the oil filter. I mean the space between the inside of the header and the oil filter. Will a 3/8 drive ratchet and oil filter wrench like the Bikemaster one fit there?
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2018 10:12:21 GMT -6
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Post by hansum-mane on May 21, 2018 22:29:39 GMT -6
I don't mean go through the headers to the oil filter. I mean the space between the inside of the header and the oil filter. Will a 3/8 drive ratchet and oil filter wrench like the Bikemaster one fit there? If you can find a way to do it without a swivel drive I'm all ears. |
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Post by Steve on May 22, 2018 8:36:32 GMT -6
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Post by sstressfl on May 22, 2018 8:56:02 GMT -6
I used to use an old school oil wrench (with a bicycle inner tube lining the inside for grip) on the standard oil filter. Not enough room for much of anything in there. But now I buy the oil filter with the integrated hex nut on the top. Now I can reach between the header tubes with a 3/8 extension and set the torque spec perfectly.  |
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Post by Steve on May 22, 2018 11:12:06 GMT -6
Thank you. Since you said "I can reach between the header tubes with a 3/8 extension" I will assume the cheaper Bikemaster wrench should work. Unless you also use a swivel drive?
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Post by sstressfl on May 22, 2018 11:37:52 GMT -6
I use a 3/8" torque wrench. And a 5" or 6" straight extension. And a socket. No swivel head. Nothin fancy. It fits head-on straight to the filter... as long as the filter as an integrated nut anyway  If it helps, for reference: Oil change video > youtu.be/xqF-cf6Pr0oFYI - This is the type of torque wrench I use. Click styles are good, but might not "click" when it's critical. I find beam style for soft aluminum parts make me feel safer. (EDIT - you need an inch pounds wrench...)  |
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Post by mark55 on May 22, 2018 12:41:20 GMT -6
If it helps you sstressfl the manual says you can just mark top center on your oil filter or cap wrench then go 2 full turns past when the gasket 1st contacts the mounting surface. No torque wrench needed.
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Post by hansum-mane on May 22, 2018 15:27:02 GMT -6
What kind of wizardry?! Damn, I should hang my wrenches up.
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Post by mrstamp80 on May 22, 2018 18:23:45 GMT -6
I don't think i have ever torqued a oil filter. Snug it up by hand and give it about a 1/2 more turn with my hand and never had one leak.
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Post by mark55 on May 23, 2018 9:16:35 GMT -6
mrstamp80 Two full turns past when the gasket 1st contacts the mounting surface is probably about the same that you have been doing.
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