Thought about that (Airwolf filter system), but I'd still have the same
problem...screwing in the adapter without messing up its threads. I did
buy an internal thread repair tool from McMaster-Carr as suggested by
someone here on the list. The problem now is that the tool is way too
long to fit between the housing and the firewall and I REALLY don't want
to pull the engine off, so I'm going to make a smaller version and put
the dies on it and give that a try...It's a fairly simple tool, so it
should be easy to make a mini version...

Scott


Larry wrote:

You can also seal off the strainer one last time (with screen cut off)
and then install a spin on oil filter. Added weight is only problem.

Larry
Fly wrote:

El Reno aviation sells the F&M oil filter stc has a chaser.
Maybe they would rent it to you.

Kent Felkins
Tulsa


ott" wrote in message
...

Looks like my threads are hosed up where the oil screen screws in on the
back case of my (Continental) A-65. Heard it mentioned on a Swift
bulletin board that there is such a thing as a thread chaser to (I assume)
re-work the threads a bit and/or to clean them out to prevent damage to
the brass threads on the screen. Where would a guy find one of these
beasties? It's pretty big, ya know...something like an inch and a half or
maybe even bigger...

I grounded until I can get that fixed!! I don't relish the thought of
removing the engine and then taking off the back case for re-work or
replacement (they are probably scarce as hen's teeth)...

Scott
Corben Junior Ace