AirWolf filter placement M5-210

Maule-igan · Post by **Maule-igan** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:28 am

I just received an Air-wolf oil filter for My M-5 210. I am looking for the best spot to put it on the firewall. The motor is off now and would like to place it prior to installing the new one. Does anybody have an idea? There really is not a great spot that I can tell.

210TC · Post by **210TC** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:39 pm

Bill Maule-igan......COOL
Unless someone comes forward with your exact situation to tell you where to mount, don't do it.
You need to set the engine on to have everything fit correctly including the lines.
I will almost guarantee you will have a problem if you mount the filter first.

MikeW · Post by **MikeW** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:47 pm

I have the m4-210 with the airwolf filter. It is located on the firewall, right side. It is mounted so that it screws upright into the housing which is better for not spilling oil all over like some of the 90 degree mounts during oil change. I still manage to always spill some however.

Mikew

a64pilot · Post by **a64pilot** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:08 pm

Is it not permissable to hang it from the engine mount? If allowable I would go that route as you wouldn't have to make any holes in anything.
I'm a fan of vertical filters as well, it allows me to pre-fill a filter so you get oil pressure faster.

a64pilot · Post by **a64pilot** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:10 pm

After you loosen the filter a little, slide a large zip lock bag over it. It helps catch any spill.

210TC · Post by **210TC** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:15 pm

Maybe MikeW can send you a picture for the exact location and the length of the lines.
I don't know if M4 v. M5 makes any difference

210TC · Post by **210TC** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:39 am

Be careful drilling through the firewall. All kinds of things are behind it that do not like holes inserted

Maule-igan · Post by **Maule-igan** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:45 am

Thanks for all of the advise. I think that I will look more into mounting this to the Motor Mount. There is not much room for anything that is for sure. Now all I need is the Mount. I ordered it but my plane is old enough that Maule did not have one lying around so they are building it new. No big deal accept I ordered the motor and it is here already and they are wondering where my core is. I don't want to send it until I am sure I will not need anything from it.
Happy flying and Thanks again.

210TC · Post by **210TC** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:41 pm

Good luck, it sound like you are building a beauty.
When you paint the wing tips don't forget to call it a MAULE-IGAN.
Please post some pictures as you go.

I hope you don't mind my advise.....As A64 stated mount your filter correctly and fill it with oil before you screw it on.
I advise this for start up...remove upper spark plugs and spin engine with starter until you get a rise in the oil pressure gauge. This pre-oils the engine. VERY important on new engine.
I do this EVERY time I change the oil on my M5. It only takes an extra 15 minutes and is worth much much more. If my starter gets warm or my battery is low, I spin it with the prop by hand.

YELLOWMAULE · Post by **YELLOWMAULE** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:23 am

Maybe MikeW can share those pictures with the rest of the class....

MikeW · Post by **MikeW** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:49 am

I will go take some pictures today. I will need some help on how to post pictures, never done that before.

Mike

MikeW · Post by **MikeW** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:09 pm

Ok. I have some pictures but not sure how to post on here.

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Maule-igan · Post by **Maule-igan** » Thu May 08, 2008 2:08 am

I am not sure how to post a picture.

Hey TC that is Great advice on pulling the plugs and running the oil pressure up. Thanks Again.[/img]

Maule-igan · Post by **Maule-igan** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:32 pm

ANYBODY INTERESTED IN AN AIR WOLF OIL FILTER? I INSTALLED THE F&M FITER RIGHT ONTO THE MOTOR AND IT FITS WONDERFUL. NO FUSS NO MUSS.

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