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In laws coming over soon, and need some thorough reading so as to avoid them? https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/NAVFAC/DMMHNAV/hdbk419a_vol1.pdf ;)
I would absolutely be grounding that puppy for safety reasons! Takes but a second for it to all go horribly wrong. Its a real good document to peruse...
I had to use the biggest pair of adjustable vice grips I had to wrestle one off yesterday, threw the slip filter wrench in the trash I was so fed up with it. I'll give the pliers a go. Thanks
At least you are putting the time in reading them though. You will find there will be an 'ah ha!' moment, and suddenly the TMs will suddenly not be so overwhelming and mysterious.
Last time I did a big filter buy, I went through Fleet Filter (www.fleetfilter.com). I see prices are up (shocker) but they do run sales on occasion
https://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/51374.html
https://www.fleetfilter.com/filter/33348.html
I will check out Rock Auto the next go round.
One thing you need to do, especially with the infrequent nature you indicated you will run it, is to RODENT PROOF it! There are (3) holes in the bottom of the integrated skid, which need to be blocked (But still allow air through). Also for your installation, you might want to cover the side air...
Welcome to SS. Would benefit us greatly if you gave us an inventory of what you already consider 'covered bases', so we dont double work. I have a number of ideas of things to list, but would be nice to get a baseline. I am sure the folks here can get you squared away.
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