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     1. 09:11 PM - Re: Oil filler tube loosening  (FLYaDIVE)
 
 
 
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Time: 09:11:20 PM PST US
Subject: Re: LycomingEngines-List: Oil filler tube loosening
From: FLYaDIVE <flyadive@gmail.com>

Ralph:

I have never heard of Safety Wire in "both" directions.  If the loosening
direction is just a bit stronger/tighter then the tightening direction -
Then you are UN-DOING the locking action of the threads and tightening
safety wire... Why do that!

Barry

On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Ralph E. Capen <recapen@earthlink.net>
wrote:

> recapen@earthlink.net>
>
> OK - I've received a number of good suggestions...:
>
> Clean the threads
> Use a new gasket
> Use a different type of gasket
> Use RTV
> Safety wire pulling tight in both directions wrapped around the tube.
> Don't tighten the dipstick too tight when checking the oil.
>
> I'll be using most of these this weekend.
>
> I'm still looking for the torque value for the tube...
>
> Thanks
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: "Ralph E. Capen"
> >Sent: Sep 30, 2014 8:11 AM
> >To: lycoming engine list
> >Subject: LycomingEngines-List: Oil filler tube loosening
> >
> >
> >
> >Engine-gurus.....
> >
> >Is there a way to keep the Oil filler tube from loosening?
> >I tighten it...
> >I safety wire it...
> >I fly it a couple of times...and it's loose again!
> >
> >My thinking is that when I check the oil(cold-ish), it's turning a little
> tighter.
> >
> >It's not leaking that I can detect - but I'm worried about wearing out
> the safety-wire hole on the plastic.
> >
> >Any suggestions as to how to cure this?  Does anyone know the proper
> torque value for the tube (and what reference document)?  I can get a
> torque wrench on it - but can't find the value.  Would it make a difference
> to torque it with the engine hot?  I have a replacement gasket and some
> fuel-lube for sealant - I would love to get this one right!
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Ralph Capen
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

 

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