Thanks, I will try to torque it down more.  My concern was that I was making it too tight, but now that I remember that we are running at higher oil pressure than my '65 289 Mustang etc. So I will crank it on down and see if'n that helps. 

Cpl. Christopher Barber, JD 

Badge 330 

Bellaire Police Department 

5110 Jessamine 

Bellaire, Texas 77401 

713-668-0487 

713-662-8289 fax 

CBarber@BellairePolice.com 

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From: Rotary motors in aircraft on behalf of Lynn Hanover
Sent: Wed 6/24/2009 9:39 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Oil leaks

 

You lube the gasket with oil when you install and only hand tighten it.  Should not be a problem.  Any thoughts?  I have had this with the last two filters.  The current one being a K&N...the previous an STP.  

Thanks for your kind attention. 

All the best, 

Chris 

I use only both hands, but I can get things really tight.  

The wrenching nut on the can is cute but not strong enough to use for tightening.  

I use two K&Ns on a dual filter stand. Raced for years that way using 100 to 110 PSI, and never a leak.  

Lynn E. Hanover