flyhigh603 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 Hello Gentlemen, I have a stock 66 M20C and would like to have a spin on oil filter installed on my engine next annual. Does anyone have exp with having this done ? Is it possible to find a used spin on kit ? Mainly asking to make sure some other Mooney owner has done this conversion so I know I have the room under cowl. Any info would be greatly appreciated.....
rbridges Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 I have a '65 that had a filter kit added. It's on the pilot side by the cowl. I don't know any specifics about the conversion though. I have a 201 cowl but I don't see how that would be an issue based on where it's located.
BDPetersen Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 I did my '66 C a year ago. I first discovered the third party kits (B&C?) don't fit the Mooney. I used a Lycoming adapter (sourced used from Preferred Airparts). It was doable but unpleasant work. I think the part number for the Lycoming adapter is easily determined, but I will look it up in my logs if no one else chimes in with it.
Dale Logsdon Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 AIRWOLF MAKES A REMOTE MOUNT OIL FILTER KIT THAT WORKS GOOD
BDPetersen Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 The Lycoming oil filter adapter is 77852.
Guest Posted November 16, 2016 Report Posted November 16, 2016 A Lycoming filter adapter will require a gasket, 3 bolts, 1 stud and nut as well as washers and lock washers. There are not difficult to install. In my experience a remote filter is a waste of time for a Mooney. They add additional hoses and brackets to an already tight engine compartment. Install a Lycoming adapter and learn to change to oil spill free. Clarence
George Posted November 17, 2016 Report Posted November 17, 2016 I have a 64 M20C with the spin on filter on the right side...I believe the assembly is mounted to firewall. I have only looked under the cowling twice..have only owned the plane for 3 weeks. GHW
Andy95W Posted November 17, 2016 Report Posted November 17, 2016 2 hours ago, M20Doc said: In my experience a remote filter is a waste of time for a Mooney. They add additional hoses and brackets to an already tight engine compartment. Install a Lycoming adapter and learn to change to oil spill free. Clarence I agree, with the exception of the pre-1966 models (the ones that have cowlings held on by about 50 sheet metal screws). To do a simple oil change on one of these requires removal of all of those screws. On my 64 C with remote oil filter, I only have to remove the right side. Less work, less wear and tear on attachments and hardware.
flyhigh603 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Posted November 20, 2016 Thanks guys I'm looking into the 77852 adapter. Does anyone have pics of their adapter installed
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