Best way to cut oil fittings

[patssle]

I'm looking to mount a remote oil filter - I've found one that will work with the stock OC54 filter but the screw fitting is too long. Is there a best way to cut these that won't damage the rest of the threads - trimming off the non-threaded part.

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by patssle

I'm looking to mount a remote oil filter - I've found one that will work with the stock OC54 filter but the screw fitting is too long. Is there a best way to cut these that won't damage the rest of the threads - trimming off the non-threaded part.

Dremel tool

[James Brown]

band saw, belt sander, parts washer (in that order)