K&N oil filter
Ready to Pull the trigger and order a K&N oil filter for the 5.5 onan q.v., 2017 model. Like the 1 inch nut built on the filter. Couple of questions. Is the number HP 8029 correct for replacement o...
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fj12ryder wrote:
Does it specifically state on the box the filter comes in, not to use the nut to tighten the filter? I can certainly see someone using the nut with a torque wrench to tighten to the factory torque specs.
There are no published torque specs for any oil filter on any engine. Again, you cannot 'torque' anything with a compressable gasket. It's impossible because the gasket compresses as the filter is tightened.
for the last time (because I have other more important things to do than argue...1/2 TURN PAST THE POINT AT WHICH THE GASKET CONTACTS THE FILTER BASE.
Got it?
Have a nice day... I'm done here.
