I can only repeat what others before me have said - go with the spin on
adaptor. As for getting to that point - with much careful fiddling, I
found that I could remove the canister by aiming the bolt up, removing
the wires on the oil pressure sensor, and nominally pressuring the
steering column out of the way in order to allow the canister to pass...
oh ya, and I had to remove the fuel line from the fuel pump for that
little bit of extra clearance.
Of course nothing is that simple, I also learned there is more than one
kind of spin on adapter. From what I understand, the some work a little
better than others as the inner flange is spring loaded (very stiff
spring) to ensure a good seal to the block. This as opposed to both the
outer and inner flange being fixed position. I ended up with the spring
loaded flange and have been much happier since I did the conversion; I
also have more oil in the car and less on the ground around it!
Anyways, whatever you decide, good luck! It sounds like we've all been
there!
c.
'76 TR6
'76 Spitfire
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert McBride [mailto:rmcbride@twmi.rr.com]
Subject: Removing original style oil filter
Ok anyone care to share the secret of how you get the original style
oil filter out of the car,,, Do you have to remove the engine or just
the body??? I tried to do it today and it took so long to even get the
bolt out that it got dark and I gave up.... Seems the fuel line/filter
and the oil pressure switch are in the way do you guys remove them???
Bob
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