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[Diesel Dragon]

When I change my oil filter the oil cooler adapter will turn a little each way, like maybe 1/4" to 3/8" in either direction depending if I'm loosening or tightening the oil filter, does any body else's do that ?

I don't see any leaking between the adapter and oil filter housing.

I wanted to tighten up the center hex head bolt that is supposed to hold the adapter in place but the hex head must be a odd size, 3/8" is too small, 1/2" is too large and 10MM is to small and thats all the sizes I have in the tool box, does anyone know the right size hex head to use ?? I'm not seeing 7/16" listed in the Sears catalog, maybe it's a 12MM.

DD

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[sadunbar]

When I change my oil filter the oil cooler adapter will turn a little each way, like maybe 1/4" to 3/8" in either direction depending if I'm loosening or tightening the oil filter, does any body else's do that ?

I don't see any leaking between the adapter and oil filter housing.

I wanted to tighten up the center hex head bolt that is supposed to hold the adapter in place but the hex head must be a odd size, 3/8" is too small, 1/2" is too large and 10MM is to small and thats all the sizes I have in the tool box, does anyone know the right size hex head to use ?? I'm not seeing 7/16" listed in the Sears catalog, maybe it's a 12MM.

DD

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It is 7/16".....  I bought one on ebay - like this one... 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Allen-Wrench-Hex-Head-Key-L-Shape-7-16-will-fit-11mm_W0QQitemZ190161124230QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWrenches?hash=item190161124230&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

[Diesel Dragon]

Figures it would be an odd ball size

Was you cooler adapter turning a little also ?

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[sadunbar]

Figures it would be an odd ball size

Was you cooler adapter turning a little also ?

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yes...  didn't leak - but was not tight, either...  figured it was a matter of time...   

[Twolanerider]

Don't remember how much they cost but Harbor Freight offers an impact rated set of 1/2" drive sockets in sized larger than normal automotive uses.  Set does include 7/16" though goes as far as 3/4" if I remember correctly.

[Diesel Dragon]

I got a 7/16" hex socket at NAPA and tightened up the fitting about a half turn so hopefully it will be good.

Thanks for the help.
 
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[sadunbar]

I got a 7/16" hex socket at NAPA and tightened up the fitting about a half turn so hopefully it will be good.

Thanks for the help.
 
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Good deal.........