I would imagine it uses the same filter that was used on later MGBs
which came from the factory with a spin-on base. On my '67 B GT which
has a '79 engine, I use a Wix 51068 oil filter. Both the Wix and the
NAPA Gold 1068 are made by Dana. If your filter is mounted so the
opening points up, then it probably doesn't make too much difference
what brand you use. Your auto parts store should have a listing for
the correct size for an MGB, no matter which brand you prefer. If your
filter is mounted so the opening points down, the brand is very
important. These filters should have a one way backflow valve which
prevents the oil from draining back into the engine through the inlet
when the engine is not running. In my experience, Fram's backflow
valve failed within days of installation. I would start my engine
after the car had been sitting over night, and have zero oil pressure
for several seconds while the oil pump refilled the Fram canister and
the engine ran with only residual lubrication. With the Wix and NAPA
brands I have oil pressure immediately upon starting. I've heard that
Purolator is also a good brand, though I haven't tried it myself.
Regards,
Jerry Causey
> I know this was discussed (at least briefly) once before. Lets say
> I have a 62 MGB (its actually an MGA, but it has a early 3 main B
> engine). What spin on filter goes on the adaptor here. I just
> recently got the car, and it already had the spin on conversion
> done. The filter on there was a Hastings 134. Never heard of
> Hastings, and can't find them in the stores around here. Also, it
> seems to me that someone had a bad experience with one of the big
> oil filter manufacturers. Something about an internal leak on their
> filter based on positioning. I didn't save the messages, so if
> anyone remembers this, please let me know.
>
> Thanks
> Phil Bates
> 58 MGA
> 67 MGB
> 75 Jaguar XJ12C
> 52 MG TD replicar (VW)
>
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