Tight enough?

Danno said:

I try to stick with Wix on everything.

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Amen, buddy! Also note that Wix is one of the few (if not only) manufacturers that hasn't switched over to cardboard endcaps inside on the filter element.

Danno said:

I know they say hand-tighten, but I'm paranoid about hand-tightening...

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Same here, but don't rely on the vague torque setting offered by "hand-tight". Run it down until the gasket touches, then tighten by whatever means it takes to get to 1/2-3/4 turn past touchdown.

Nathan

I believe most filters have a "this mark to this mark" on them. That's what I go by and as far as the Norton not needing the hose clamp the factory so thoughtfully provided; Yeh, I'm gonna try leaving it off just to see. :roll:

You wouldn't have to worry about the engine damage if it leaked because the oil on the back tyre would have given you ample warning