It was definitely in the groove but binding. I powder coated the
canister and am wondering if it's too thick. I had to tap it with a
rubber mallet to get it loose from the groove when I changed the oil. John
im sloane wrote:
> John,
> Just to echo what Dick said, I've found that when it's 'right' the
> canister will spin freely almost all the way in to tight. Once, I had
> somehow gotten the gasket twisted which caused an oil slick in the
> driveway. Take out the gasket and make sure it's OK. If you have to
> use a new gasket from a second new filter, you should be able to skip
> changing the gasket next time. That's a good reason to hang on to a
> couple of used gaskets.
>
> Sloane :)
> '69-Six
>
> Make small turns
>
>> of the canister as you tighten the bolt.
>>
>> My little star thing goes up against the spring, which puts it on the
>> outside of the filter.
>>
>> Dick
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