Keith_J
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Using o-rings instead of flat ring gaskets positively ends oil leaks. The joint is fully confined, meaning the canister forms a tenon while the gasket/o-ring is in a groove. Such a joint is perfectly suited to an o-ring but will cause issues with flat/square profile gaskets.
To the DoD, it is all about cost. With Viton o-rings, they last for at least 5 years or that many changes. The oil filter is pretty easy, fuel filters are a major pain. Professional tip? Pull the filter bracket and fuel lines. No need to stand on your head to properly seat filter gaskets. Or use o-rings there too.
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I ran the company generator section and had some busy-body NCO argue that pulling the filter bracket was outside of the organizational level on the MAC chart. They tried to instill in me an "FTA" attitude.![Shocked :shock: :shock:](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
To the DoD, it is all about cost. With Viton o-rings, they last for at least 5 years or that many changes. The oil filter is pretty easy, fuel filters are a major pain. Professional tip? Pull the filter bracket and fuel lines. No need to stand on your head to properly seat filter gaskets. Or use o-rings there too.
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I ran the company generator section and had some busy-body NCO argue that pulling the filter bracket was outside of the organizational level on the MAC chart. They tried to instill in me an "FTA" attitude.
![Shocked :shock: :shock:](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)