FL-820S installed too tight at factory!

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Aug 3, 2006 | 09:45 PM

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Stealth

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From: Burleson, Texas

So Lou Ferrigno put on my filter. That explains everything.

Aug 3, 2006 | 10:08 PM

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scorpio333

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Yinz need to eat your Wheaties n at.

I didn't think mine came off too bad. I'd rather have it on there good n tight from the factory than reading about "my truck has 300 miles and the oil filter leaks".

Aug 4, 2006 | 08:06 AM

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johncozzy

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Originally Posted by johncozzy

1/8 to 1/4 of a turn past just barely finger tight is all it takes, Ford! sheesh!

thanks, fellas, for all the tips. i am glad i am not the only one to think that the filter is overtightened from the factory. sheesh, those bastards!

i will probably get one or many of the wrenches mentioned.

thanks again.

john

Aug 4, 2006 | 12:19 PM

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05SilverFX4

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From: Florida Panhandle

If you use a filter wrench from the top it is not that bad. Just turn it about 1/2 turn before you put it on the ramps.

Aug 4, 2006 | 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by enormous

I work at Windsor Engine home of the 5.4...bodybuilders do not(oops) put them on. They are spun on by hand (dry) and tightened by torque guns....Best advice...let the dealer do the first oil change...they are a real B*tch to get off.

Norm

better advice...ditch the torque guns

just joking, better advice would be to hire your own bodybuilder to take car of the filter before the zztop girls change the oil for you!