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Thought I'd give everyone an update. The spin on filter conversion is done and has been working well. Only issue was the cheap fittings from the distributor. Very undersize on the pitch diameter. Wound up machining a mounting bolt and using one of the fittings to machine a jam nut out of it...
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Thanks for the dimensions. Looks simple to do. Might get a wild hair and anodize it OD green.
Went to the local NAPA. None of the 5108s in stock. But they'll ship out with some other stuff (from East Coast) so no additional shipping.
Where did you get your -12AN flare adapter?
Just got back from vacation.
Ray 70 or rosie, any pictures of the parts? Or you can send them to me in a message. Interested in dimensions etc to machine my own. Thanks
What kind of filters does everyone like with the spin on conversions? I use Wix in my truck.
Does anyone have pictures of the parts for the conversion?
Hmm, I think I got the right part numbers from Onan. will check with the local generator shop that handles Onan. Will report back here. Will investigate doing a spin on conversion also.
Yes, got the TM with the NSNs. But the local places haven't been able to cross-reference. But I'm going to keep looking.
There is an outfit in Oshkosh Wisconsin that has an online store with them listed by NSN. They specialize in military surplus. But I'd like to find a local automotive or...
Damaged the square o-ring for the oil filter canister during an oil change. The generator is a MEP-003. I "borrowed" another o-ring from my spare Fram CH6PL filter. I would like to have a couple extra o-rings on hand in case that happens again.
I've tried my local tractor parts store. They...
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