Mark--
You're correct that the Healey spin-on adapter is bolted to the block as was
the original canister filter bracket. I was writing about the MGA engine in
my Elva which is secured by one central bolt and yes, the piece that sheared
has six holes drilled to allow passage of oil so there is not much material
there.
Sorry for any confusion--Michael Oritt
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In a message dated 4/27/2008 10:21:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net writes:
Hmmm, must have different styles for different cars. My adapter is just
one thick plate with holes and the filter sticks out at about a 90 deg.
angle from the engine.
My plate is held on with 3 black, counter sunk, allen bolts. These bolts
do nothing
except hold the plate to the block.
Does your brass bolt serve another application other than holding the
adapter to the block? Does it channel the oil perhaps?
Mark
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