Godlover Posted March 11, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 11, 2015 Last night I went to change the oil and filter in my project 83 Venture. First, the spring was on the wrong side of the filter! Second, the washer is missing. Third, the oil was very dirty so I wonder if the filter was working. Anyway - I would like to get this on the road so will a washer from the hardware store work to replace the Yamaha one? I am not sure I can find one the right size - but it is worth a shot!!!! Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 11, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 11, 2015 It is my understanding that the washer is there just to keep the spring from digging into the rubber part of the filter. My bike also was missing the washer and I had one that fit and was relatively thin and seems to be working fine. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted March 11, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 11, 2015 Half the bikes with cartridge filters are missing that washer. It's one of the few parts I actually stock here at the shop - I go through a ton of them. You might find your local dealer/independent shop keeps them on hand too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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