Oil Cooler Rotational issues?
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Oil Cooler Rotational issues?
How many folks with Harley oil coolers are having problems with the filter base plate rotating when putting a new filter on or taking one off during a change? I see that Jagg has an anti rotational device to stop this from happening. I've been hearing more and more stories about leaks caused by the base rotating. Trying to get a feel as to if there is merit to this or if its just a few odd cases of bitching about what a few perceive as inferior Harley products?
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I don't like the anti-rotation wedge even though its something I bought but don't use..... I put a pry bar across the frame tubes right in front of the filter housing so when you twist the filter there will be nowhere for it to go. Problem solved.
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So what you bought is something Harley sells? A wedge tool for use when changing the filter? Not sure I'm liking the sound of wedges, pry bars etc. I think I'd like a permanent bracket if one exists?
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yes how about some insight on this, maybe a picture.have not had a problem on my 2012 yet.another bad harley design.maybe
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That's another reason for my question. It doesn't seem as though the oil coolers that come stock on Harley's from the factory have issues? Yet the exact same kit fitted on after the fact does, or so it seems? Trying to find out... If true I'm wondering what the factory does differently when installing? Red Loctite??
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That's another reason for my question. It doesn't seem as though the oil coolers that come stock on Harley's from the factory have issues? Yet the exact same kit fitted on after the fact does, or so it seems? Trying to find out... If true I'm wondering what the factory does differently when installing? Red Loctite??
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That's another reason for my question. It doesn't seem as though the oil coolers that come stock on Harley's from the factory have issues? Yet the exact same kit fitted on after the fact does, or so it seems? Trying to find out... If true I'm wondering what the factory does differently when installing? Red Loctite??
Definitely the first time I have heard someone talk about this. I had to idea the base plate could rotate.
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yes the adapter is sandwich between the motor and filter
