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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:46 pm 
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I really didn't want to spend $100 :o on a commercially made filter holder to hold the filter while I cut off the top , you can get them for maybe $90.00 + shipping . They are well made and should last a lifetime , but I think my $10.00 special will work just as well . I suppose you could put the filter in a plastic bag and then clamp it in a vise , but this Gizmo keeps the filter rock sold in the vise while cutting open the Easter Egg looking for a hidden surprise . Material list as follows...

1. Length of 4" ABS pipe .

2. 4" cap for the bottom .

3. 1" 3/8 6 sided socket . Probably 50 cents at the swap meet .

4. 3/8" carriage bolt . The top of the bolt fits nicely in the 3/8" square of the socket .

5. 3 wing type screws . I found them at my surplus place . 3 for $1.00 . You could probably use thumb screws ? These 3 screws hold the filter tightly in place .

6. 3 steel doubler plates for the wing screws . I happened to find them already threaded for 10-32 threads .

7. 6 miniature screws and nuts to hold the doublers in place . Again I found them at my surplus place , but you can probably get them at a model shop .

8. 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" aluminum bar stock , tapped for the 3/8" carriage bolt .

The holder will accept my Tempest 48109 filter and any oil that escapes will run down to the bottom of the holder . ;)


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ljkrume
PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:40 pm 
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Good idear thar! Love it when folks share this kinda stuff. Thanks, Les.


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jrevens
PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 10:25 pm 
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Yeah, that's a good idea Rich! Definitely beats my usual technique, which involves oily hands & a whole lot of paper towels.

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James Grahn
PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 11:47 pm 
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You dont fold your garbage do you? I just put the bottom bolt part of the filter in the vice and crank away. Done in seconds.
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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:14 pm 
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No I don't fold my garbage...I have a service that does that ! ??? Here in the civilized world we try and keep a neat and tidy workspace ! ;) Trying to remember when the AF started using knives and forks to eat with ? :o BOOM !

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Jim Mantyla
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:57 pm 
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Neat, but kind of like having a dog carrier for dogs that can walk.

Jim M. :-)


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Rich Brazell
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:19 pm 
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OK...no more tech tips from RB . ???


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jrevens
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:03 pm 
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This is a tough crowd, Rich! Do you have any ideas for a filter that changes itself when it's due?
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Bill Williams
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 5:34 pm 
The tip I have for Rich is "don't eat yellow snow"


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bfinney
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:12 pm 
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John,
That one comes with a big invoice from the mechanic. cha ching.

Bill,
RB lives in San Diego and doesn't know the meaning of snow. BADA BOOM

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dan
PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:44 pm 
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Seems this rig would help keep from makin a mess Rich, the best part is it is not costly and it looks very functional. Keep up the tech stuff, a buck saved on stuff like this is just another buck that can be put in the tank for fly ins and such.....Good job!! Dan


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