Have you examined the block where the adaptor fits? If there are ANY
leftover bits of those gaskets from the 'canister' days...that adaptor will
leak.
I put an adaptor on the 4a, the 6 and the MGA...no leaks.
Valerie Stabenow, 62 MGA MkII, 67 TR4a, 69 XK-E FHC, 73 TR-6, 81 Corvette
Coupe
----- Original Message -----
From: <YeOldEd@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 11:43 AM
Subject: Original oil filter
> Hi folks! Urgently need help!
> Having had no luck stopping leaks from my spin-on adapter, (I think it may
be
> a touch out of round), I decided to return to the original canister for
the
> time being.
> Here's the problem. The can and bolt are on the bench. In goes the spring
> followed by the relief valve. Then the new filter. Now comes the star
shaped
> spacer. Trouble is, it looks to me like this spacer can rotate about 90
> degrees, effectively preventing the flow of filtered oil back to the
engine.
> Where am I going wrong? I look forward to your amused remarks, or you
could
> call me at 949 858 7985.
> Thanks
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