Oil Screen Threads
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- Andre_C
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Oil Screen Threads
Would anyone know the thread size for the large oil screen in the accessory case?
1953 C170B N3276A
- n2582d
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Re: Oil Screen Threads
The threads on my F&M oil filter adapter measure 1 3/4" X 16. If you're planning on cleaning the threads F&M loans out a thread chaser. Search "thread chaser" (with quotation marks) at the top of the screen for further information.
Gary
- Andre_C
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Re: Oil Screen Threads
Thanks for the quick reply. We have the best group of people in this club.
I was installing my F&M filter and ran into the adapter cutting threads into the sides of the accessory case. I ordered a tap to chase the threads.
After I'm finished, I was thinking about donating the tap to the 170 Association members to help anyone that runs into the same problem.
Thanks again!!!

I was installing my F&M filter and ran into the adapter cutting threads into the sides of the accessory case. I ordered a tap to chase the threads.
After I'm finished, I was thinking about donating the tap to the 170 Association members to help anyone that runs into the same problem.
Thanks again!!!
1953 C170B N3276A
- GAHorn
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Re: Oil Screen Threads
Andre, ... that's a really sweet and generous idea (donating a tool after you're finished with it.)
I've made several efforts to create a "tool lending library" and each came to nought. The shipping and return-shipping costs belay the advantage of simply owning or borrowing the tool locally.
Then there's the matter of securing the tool with a deposit to ensure the return.
Then there's the matter of a timely return so the next person can use it.
Then there's the matter of receiving the returned tool in a CLEAN and undamaged state.
Shamefully... the idea withered on the vine due to lack of interest.
Perhaps an expensive tool might work in such a scheme, I thought.
Nope. The tool was "lost" and postal insurance will not cover used tools, only new items with proof-of-purchase, and even then the insurance only coves the shipper...not the owner.
Again, thanks for the thought, however!
I've made several efforts to create a "tool lending library" and each came to nought. The shipping and return-shipping costs belay the advantage of simply owning or borrowing the tool locally.
Then there's the matter of securing the tool with a deposit to ensure the return.
Then there's the matter of a timely return so the next person can use it.
Then there's the matter of receiving the returned tool in a CLEAN and undamaged state.
Shamefully... the idea withered on the vine due to lack of interest.

Perhaps an expensive tool might work in such a scheme, I thought.
Nope. The tool was "lost" and postal insurance will not cover used tools, only new items with proof-of-purchase, and even then the insurance only coves the shipper...not the owner.

Again, thanks for the thought, however!
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.

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