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Tom's Oil Filter Cutting Tool

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Part# 12-01697

Overview

Tom' s oil filter cutting tool will allow you to inspect your aircraft's oil filtering material for trapped debris in a quick and easy manner. Oil filter inspection is a critical measure of your engine's health and should always be a part of your aircraft's regular maintenance program.

Most filter cutters work like a pipe or tubing cutter in that you have to go around and around the filter, adjusting cutter depth with each pass. Although you could do that with this tool, the real beauty of this new product is that the cut can be easily made in one pass. The tool is designed primarily for Lycoming oil filters that have a threaded insert protruding from the end of the filter.

A few Lycoming oil filters and most Continental oil filters do not have this insert. For these filters, an adapter insert is supplied with the tool.

Tom's oil filter cutter may also be used on smaller filters such as found on Rotax or automotive engines. Simply remove the cutter handle and reposition the pivot bolt to the inner hold on the base handle. The adapter insert may be needed on these filters as well. Made in USA.

   
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Reviews

This cutter is simple and works great on champion and tempest oil filters.

Ronald S
August 24, 2023

Steel from which this product is made is untempered mild steel, bends easily. I suggest that the person whow answered this first review try it himself on a Rotax filter, while following the instructions.

Jim H Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

November 2, 2022

Very sturdy, works with filter with male fitting

Richard T Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

August 30, 2022

Follow directions - not self evident. It works fine when used as intended.

Richard C Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

April 27, 2022

Mark O Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

April 8, 2022

Eric H Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

January 26, 2022

Easy and fast cutting.

William C Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

October 21, 2021

I like it! So happy to see how much metal my engine is making :D

Guillaume L Verified Purchase

TOMS OIL FILTER CUTTING TOOL

September 29, 2021

It works surprisingly well.

Dan W
April 22, 2021

Works as advertised.

Charles B
April 7, 2021

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Can this cut 1.75 inch diameter fuel filters?

Per Vendor: A 1.75" diameter filter sounds unrealistically small. That's a little bigger than a D-cell battery, so unless it is for a RC, that seems small for an aircraft engine. A filter with a 1.75" radius would be more realistic, and the cutter should work with that size.

Q: Is the cutters main body made of steel?

Yes.

Q: What size are the replacement cutting blades as both have broken? Do you stock them?

Yes, we do. Part# 12-00183 is the correct replacement cutting wheels. (See Accessories).

Q: Does it work with a Rotax Filter?

Yes, it can also be used with Rotax and smaller automotive filters.

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