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Oil Filter Not Symmetrical?
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:13 am
by Connecticut Calvin
OK - Silly question (not stupid - just silly)...I noticed the Case oil filter holes that the housing cover bolt goes through are not the same. I imagine it goes into the oil filter housing with the words "Case" right side up, but I'm just making sure. I also noticed TM sells a filter without any lettering on the side. So in that case (no pun intended) does the solid side go at top or the bottom? When I say solid, I mean the openeing without the small lip. The TM picture shows the bolt going through with the "lip" side down. Just checking.
Re: Oil Filter Not Symmetrical?
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:58 am
by ScottyD'sdad
Center bolt only goes in, one way. Ed
Re: Oil Filter Not Symmetrical?
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:39 am
by Bill Hudson
ScottyD'sdad wrote:Center bolt only goes in, one way. Ed
Yes, the smaller diameter hole is on the threaded end of the bolt.
Bill
Re: Oil Filter Not Symmetrical?
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:23 pm
by Connecticut Calvin
This Case filter was given to me as a spare from the guy I bought the tractor from. The bolt goes through both ways but when I inspect the smaller end I can see that the bolt was pressed into it at some point and it's expanded! In the trash with it! Good thing I have a new one in the box! I wonder what surprises I'll get next with Ol' Betty!