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Post by thecollector on Aug 8, 2015 18:22:45 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay...
The supplier told me they wanted to hear back from the manufacturer about what they should do. He wrote that they did not have another on hand or they would have sent me a replacement after checking to make sure the magnet fit properly.
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Post by thecollector on Aug 8, 2015 18:24:41 GMT -5
Not to nit pick but if you look closely the price in the picture. Just under $11 with postage. "get what you pay for?"  |
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Post by horace on Aug 8, 2015 19:49:49 GMT -5
Heck, 11 bucks is still money spent without getting what you paid for...... Eleven dollars----- Thats like Seven 99 cent cheeseburgers!!!!!!!  ( just joking) Anyways, I hope you have an excellent day!!!! Try and order a new one right now---- see if they are "in Stock" Then contact the seller again......... ( I'm kind of OCD about this sort of thing) I know it's not a real big deal but come on, you should get wat you ordered....... Not pieces that almost fit....JMHO. |
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Post by lain on Aug 8, 2015 22:53:37 GMT -5
Onewheeldrives first video shows how it SHOULD fit----- (Thank You good Sir) Compared to the picture provided by Mr. Collector, there is an obvious flaw---- May I repeat my last question??? What did the Dealer you purchased from have to say Via E-mail?  No need to mention the parts dealer but, I am curious to see what they say after this information has been provided...... The Filter may be removed in some folks opinion..... To answer Mr. Iain, Yes, it is to catch any metal flakes that the cheapo metal filter may not get during breakin or regular use. If you see Metal in your oil after the initial break in, Things may have gone really bad.......... Good Luck!!!!!! If it catches the metal filings etc, do you still need to change the oil after initial breakin or does it protect enough to go longer without? Just wondering about the actual economic purpose of this device. Who is this for? People who often break-iin new rings, like junk racers? |
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Post by hillbillybob on Aug 9, 2015 7:11:46 GMT -5
Lain....they are for anyone who wants to keep their engine, transmission, or differential, as debri free as possible. I run them in all of my vehicles.. (3 cars, 1 pickup, 2 motorcycles, 1 scooter, and 1 tractor). Some came from the factory with one installed, but others didn't.
They are NOT for extending your oil drain interval......after 600 miles of operation, just wipe your dipstick with your fingers, and then sniff them. A magnet won't help with combustion by products, nor will it work with non ferrous metals, which our scooter engines are full of. I certainly wouldn't suggest to anyone, that an oil screen be removed, just because you have a magnetic drain plug.
Even after break-in, there is wear going on in your engine.....if there wasn't, it would last forever. Some of us want to do whatever we can to slow this process down, quality oil, changed on a regular basis, a good air filter, a proper state of tune, and so on. Magnetic drain plugs will stop some of the abrasive material from continuing to circulate with the oil.....Gotta be a good thing.
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Post by horace on Aug 9, 2015 15:06:09 GMT -5
Like I said, "Some folks" may suggest the filter be removed..... It will be crushed a bit and slip into the inner ring of the magnet when installed. Not a reason for removal IMO but, others may argue it is not needed in the first place if regular oil changes are done.
Personally, All the preventative maintinace you can do is a GOOD IDEA in my book. At 600 miles just go ahead and change the oil anyway........ I do believe oil will never expire but, It's better to be safe then sorry.........
Build quality has for sure gone up but, all the little tips and tricks availible should be used IMO. Magnets are just 1 more step to help see issues before they result in a major problem.
Ride safe, stay on top of mechanicle issues and above all, HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!
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Post by lain on Aug 9, 2015 20:04:10 GMT -5
A crushed filter is better than no filter. The important part is that the top of the filter where the rubber ring is remains in it's shape, if it warps it will not cover the hole completely and be useless essentially.
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Post by thecollector on Aug 13, 2015 16:45:35 GMT -5
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Post by horace on Aug 13, 2015 17:14:11 GMT -5
Right on brother!!!!!!!
Glad to know eveything worked out for ya!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
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Post by thecollector on Jun 26, 2016 15:13:13 GMT -5
When I planned on doing several upgrades this Summer I had slotted the oil change in that schedule. When I changed the schedule, I did not move the oil change up. Long story short, I recently changed the oil a bit late when I noticed the oil level was running a bit low.
When I removed the side plug there was a layer of metal suspended in oil on that bolt. It looked like a layer of mercury that came off the bolt: about enough to barely cover the end of my finger. The lower cap and plug looked very clean; I expected a bit more metal would be found there.
I would say that the magnets are doing their job as advertised.
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