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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Difference in intake diameters

Im looking at a filter which has an ID of 80mm. The AFM adapter has an OD of 76.2mm. That makes a 3.8mm difference. Will it fit properly with that much of a gap? Thanks.
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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You could try neatly wrapping electrical insulation tape around the outside of the adaptor to build up a 2mm thick layer. That'll bring the 76mm OD up to the required 80mm. I know it sounds a a bit dodgy but it will work and you won't see it.
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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you should be able to just clamp it down on to the adapter. 3.8 mm is not much at all.
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Old Jun 8, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Yea ive measured it out and I think I'll be ok with the 1.9mm of slack on each end before its tightened down. Thanks guys.
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