This subject interests me because I find my engine's oil pressure takes a
little longer than I would like to come up, when cold. I haven't timed it, so
it's just an impression. I have the original canister type filter
arrangement.Having said that, it's always full of oil when I change it.
Stephen, BJ8
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> On Dec 31, 2014, at 11:05 AM, Team.net <lawrence.swift@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I recently had the engine on the BT7 rebuilt as the thrust washers in the
> bottom end fell out resulting in damage to the block. Prior to the rebuild I
> had installed an oil filter conversion which worked just fine. After
> rebuild, we could not raise oil pressure (yes, the spin on was replaced
> correctly) after trying numerous times. Replaced the spin on conversion with
> the original unit and instantly got pressure.
>
> Not sure why.
>
> Larry Swift
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 10:15 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] texas cooler
>
> Generally, I agree. BUT ... the spin-on oil filter adapter is a major
> time/effort saver. The original Purolator/Tecalemit units are a PITA to
> change, and I always worry I didn't do it right and the filter is getting
> blocked or bypassed. Of course, you can bolt up the old contraption in no
> time if you're overcome with purism.
>
> And, I'm sold on Pertronix--engines run better with them and, of course, they
> save time/effort too. My dad and I have 5 classic cars between us; all got
> Pertronix Ignitors. We don't have to futz with points and there's usually
> something else that needs to be done on them.
>
> At times, I've had 3 cars to maintain. Anything that sames time and hassle,
> and arguably improves the car's performance, is good by me. Agree on the
> alternator/generator.
>
> Bob
>
>
>> On 12/31/2014 4:59 AM, Michael wrote:
>> Could not agree more.....yea Josef!!!
>> Michael S
>> BN1 #174
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: josef-eckert@t-online.de <mailto:josef-eckert@t-online.de>
>> Sent: â??31/â??12/â??2014 3:16 a.m.
>> To: Jean Caron <mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com>;
>> Healeys, Forum <mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Healeys] texas cooler
>>
>>
>> Jean,
>>
>> I heart of broken blades on original one piece 6 blade fans which are
>> special items for hotter climates, but not with the ordinary two piece 4
>> blade fans.
>>
>> Friends some 10-20 years ago installed BMW 5Series plastic fans. Some
>> reconed cooler water temperatures. I am still happy with the original
>> fan blades and when I can get one of them I buy it and keep it. Its
>> the same with original oil filter cases. I see no big improvement changing
>> to cartridge ones. Or changing original generators for alternators. I think
>> its for those who like to play with their cars. Often this causes more
>> troubles than they had before.
>>
>> Josef Eckert
>>
>> Konigswinter/Germany
>
>
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