I use the Napa filters in my canister-style oil filter. Is the performance
of the spin-on filters better, or just a heck of a lot easier to change?
The canister looks like it easily holds a quart of oil. Does the engine
take less oil with a spin-on filter?
- Tom
On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 9:31 AM, Rich C <richchrysler@quickclic.net> wrote:
> Bob,
>
> It is a simple matter of undoing the two bolts between the filter housing
> assembly and the block. There is only a simple flat gasket (available
> separately Moss #021-115) to replace and realign there. Take the entire
> assembly to the benck and dismantle it into a suitable sized catch pan.
> Once
> clean, I mount the housing head gently into a bench vise, and using an old
> dental pick, remove the old sealing ring from its groove. There is always a
> new sealing ring in the box with a new filter. Wet the new ring with engine
> oil and install it into the groove. Sometimes a blunt flat bladed
> screwdriver is needed to seat the ring squarely into the groove. Now with
> the new filter and associated spring and backing plate in place, install
> the
> centre bolt and run it up until the cannister flange seats evenly all
> around
> the groove. Tighten securely. Reinstall the complete assembly back onto the
> flat gasket at the block, making sure this gasket is in good condition.
> Tighten the two bolts to the block and you're finished.
>
> Bottom line is, get the assembly over to the bench where you can see what
> you're doing to seat that ring properly.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> Healeys@autox.team.net
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
>
> You are subscribed as ah3000me@gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
_______________________________________________
Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
Healeys@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
http://www.team.net/archive
|