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Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:54 am
by tommyleea
When removing the magneto ring from the engine, I noticed the oil funnel wanting to twist along with the hold down bolt. I am pretty sure it will try and do the same thing upon installation. Is there a way to prevent the twisting? 23 T..Thanks..Tommy
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:02 am
by Adam
Hold it in place with two fingers of your other hand.
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:28 am
by Steve Jelf
You could also smear on a little grease where the bolt will turn against it.
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:46 am
by tommyleea
Thanks for the responses. I did try to hold it when removing the bolt, but it wouldn't let go. Maybe installing it will work better. I guess it isn't a common problem. The grease sounds like a good idea. Thanks again..Tommy
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:48 am
by Sarikatime
Put a washer under the nut and the nut will turn with the washer only, a little grease like Steve said will help with it as well. Frank
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:41 pm
by Adam
If you put a washer under the nut, it effectively makes the bolt a little shorter. If you don’t have enough thread engagement, you risk stripping the threads out of the block when you torque the bolt. Be very mindful of that.
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:06 pm
by tommyleea
Just safety wired bolts, no nuts.