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Make sure the filter wrench you buy works on the filter you are removing and you use the SAME brand oil filter you are installing. The "end" of the filter has to be the same design to work. I know , I have about 10 cup type filter wrenches and no brand has the same "end cap" size/design.

I rebuilt my Bitubo damper. Once you have a tool to unscrew the end, it is easy to dismantle. A trip to the seal shop for o-rings and seals, some ATF fluid, and you have a cheap repair.

I did the same, works fine. And like someone said, only in use when really going wild. Only ATF +4 (Mopar),,, eeh NO. All ATF works. Cheers Tom.

LOL, So true. More like a breakup though, she's leaving me. More pics below:

There is a big, red reminder on my V11 file that reads: * INSPECT FILTER GASKET ! A reminder that the old filter gasket can stick in the motor and compromise oil pressure. Always insure the old gasket came out with the filter you remove.

Sounds a lot like tuning a V11. My drummer-bud did tell me, early on, that "The worst thing about bands is they're made up of musicians" . . .

It's a big,beautiful,highly respected amp; I'd be extremely hesitant before doing anything substantial to it. I think you're probably just pushing it out of it's sweet spot. I've never owned an amp that big & powerful, but I've read of challenges others have had trying to quell,high volume tone demons, in their amps. Most will be redundant for you,but here's a few thoughts,on getting your signal in & out cleaner,fwiw. Undiagnosed tube rattle, can be an issue,,, iirc the test while playing,involved a helper holding a pencil's eraser against the tube/socket area? The fix was some gadget like a Tube Tamer. Verify all the fastenings for your cabinet,speaker,chassis etc. Check closely for cracks in the chassis,speaker frame supports & especially the dust caps,,, while you're there,integrity of the speaker paper/fibre, magnet assembly, connectors,reverb tank,etc. A rolled up/scrunched up bath towel placed strategically in the cab,,,or draped over the front,,back,,,all 3? Some cabinets do better elevated on a chair or stand or just tilted back on support arms. I hate guitar pedals,,,but there's probably one out there for a clean,dry woody sound. You could try things like fingers vs pick,,, pick materials,,,angle & placement of string attack, but you know what works best for you. Neck vs Bridge pick up & serious tone adjustments on your bass or amp might help. ps. We're always our own worst critics,,,I'm sure the audience & bandmates think your tone & sound are great,,, unless you happen to have an ah in your band lol

Example of simple oil question: "Oil?" Example of simple answer: "Yep."

The most important inspection you will ever make .

They didn't say specifically, they just said do everything the same as you would without it. So I used Comp Cams cam breaking lube, that's what I had. Part of the microblue process is micro-polishing, so the 'break-in' isn't really the same as with unpolished parts.

I don't know enough about your amp to make a recommendation about a different type of tube to test in your preamp. However, I have hoarded A LOT of vacuum tubes through various estate auctions over the years. So if you settle on a different tube type, let me know and I will check to see if I have some in my collection for you.

Correct 102.7 was WNEW. It was like entering another dimension coming from a country with 1 goverment station. Cheers Tom. Sent fra min SM-S906B via Tapatalk

I am going to try rebuilding mine. Just have to find an O-ring source. Like the sound of cheap repair.

You’ll still need to address a few other issues if you want to render it truly bulletproof.

"I want to apologize for this in advance" . . . (not exactly kumbaya) Ughughughhooo . . . .

I am so appreciative of all of the players that have taken me in. I am just a hobbiest coming to music-making late in life. I don't know that the Bassman is a "powerful" amp at 45 watts. One of the rooms I play has me through a 300 watt stage amp. I can barely crack its volume with the gain way down. And there is another Ampeg "valve" amp that also can easily overpower the room. So, maybe the Bassman amp is just right, after all, and there is really nothing wrong with it . . .

Thank you, all gentlemen. Myself, i have used Castrol for decades. i'm going to reread your comments before i make a decision as i am waiting for a filter wrench from MGC to remove the filter. the one i had went with my Greenie a few years ago...

IIRC, this Fender Bassman is a second reissue. For sure, from the beginning, they were found to be good guitar amps in spite of the "Bassman" name. 99% of my playing is "living room volume" where it is great. It makes sense it would distort at higher volumes. And nobody wants a crunchy bass.

I'm assuming it's not an original, but a re-issue Fender Bassman; you're the 1st modern player, I've ever heard of running a bass rig through either one of them. Tbh iirc,both were known as killer tone monster amps for both harp & guitar; relatively good tone down low & a nice crunchy meaty brown tone, when pushed hard at higher volumes,,, those tonal qualities & characteristics are working against you running a bass through them,,, IF your goal is a loud, clean sound. No idea re the tube layout & good substitutions,,, forums like The Gear Page, Modern Blues Harmonica or TDPRI (sp?) would be good resources to check out,,, but they're not really focussed on bass info,,, maybe there are other equivalents in the bass world,idk. The speakers may be shot & flabby,,,,,, but it sounds like it's doing what it's designed to do,,,

Seems HyperPro has been a popular option for our V11:

Word Salad: What is a tube amplifier anyway? in my language, a tube is an elongated cylinder which usually carries fluids; such as liquid or gas. It is also used to contain toothpaste or glue. In London, the Tube carries passengers through tunnels. In UK, a Tube Amplifier is a valve's amplifier. What is a valve amplifer anyway? a valve is usually a mechanical device used to close or open a passage in a pipe or duct. In a trumpet, you have valves, which are also called pistons. So you have taps and faucets in an amplifier? In France, a Tube/Valve Amplifier is called an Amp with light bulbs (Amplificateur à lampes). Because when you turn on the Amp, they glow. Now, I get it. A light bulb is a light bulb everywhere, ins't it? well, I heard about glow plugs too, but nobody called them Glow Plug Amps as far as I know. I wonder what they call Tube/Valve/Bulb amps in other languages???

Your engine doesn't care. The compatibility issue died decades ago, as paraffin base oils turned into base for synthetics and synthetics changed and advanced. Only the higher number matters, unless you ride at temperatures below freezing. I run usually run Klotz 20w50 V-twin in my motorcycles because it tests at the top. But if it's not available, I use Shell Rotella T6 synthetic. '68 Dodge Charger with 502 stroker, '04 GMC Yukon with 8.1L, '74 Aermacchi H-D Sprint 350, '21 Enfield Himalayan... Everybody eats the same thing. That said, I do add some zddp to the 'Guzzis just because they have lifter issues with severe use.

Yup, but without the Spineframe, six speed box and cantilever!

There is the matter of the point in time it must come off . . .

Beautiful Bike!! The listing was ended by the seller for "error in the listing" . . . I wonder what the reserve might be?