---------------------------------------------------------- JabiruEngine-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 01/30/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:25 AM - Re: Oil filter inspection (Roger Lee) 2. 08:25 AM - Re: Oil filter inspection (Roger Lee) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:27 AM PST US Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Re: Oil filter inspection From: "Roger Lee" When I check filters during annuals this is what I do. I cut the filter element out like everyone else. I then place it in a small jar that has about 1/3 full of gas. I shake it for a moment or two. All carbon, metal or whatever falls out to the bottom. I remove the element and check it. At this point it is usually clean. I then pour the gas in the jar out through a coffee filter. All contaminates are left behind for you to see. You can see everything that the filter stops. Carbon or metal flakes and can identify most things. If you only open the filter element when you cut it out of the can it is very easy not to see things as it gets disguised. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=227684#227684 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:39 AM PST US Subject: JabiruEngine-List: Re: Oil filter inspection From: "Roger Lee" When I check filters during annuals this is what I do. I cut the filter element out like everyone else. I then place it in a small jar that has about 1/3 full of gas. I shake it for a moment or two. All carbon, metal or whatever falls out to the bottom. I remove the element and check it. At this point it is usually clean. I then pour the gas in the jar out through a coffee filter. All contaminates are left behind for you to see. You can see everything that the filter stops. Carbon or metal flakes and can identify most things. If you only open the filter element when you cut it out of the can it is very easy not to see things as it gets disguised. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=227685#227685 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message jabiruengine-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/JabiruEngine-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/jabiruengine-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/jabiruengine-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.