Th MG's oil looks worse because there is probably more blow-by in an
older engine with looser tolerances and a design dating back to the
50's. Or is it the 40's or even the 30's!
EAZ
Steve Bettencourt wrote:
>
> I have been using Purolator Premium Plus filters with no problem
> (#L280001). The book actually calls for one even shorter. The #L280001 is
> about the size of a PH43. The anti-drainback valve works very well. I used
> to use PH8A filters on my Slant 6 and 318 Dodges. I don't recall if they
> had the "valve" but I do know that a PH43 will not work on an older Slant 6
> because the stand pipe is too long.
>
> One thing I noticed is that oil change intervals on my '79 need to be
> shorter than I've been used to lately. My Blazer easily goes 3000 miles but
> the oil in the B is trash at 2000 (judging by the oil pressure). The B runs
> real good though even with the ZS carb.
>
> At 07:50 AM 8/6/98 -0700, Eric Zambori <eaz@snet.net> wrote:
> >The short filter is a FRAM PH43 and the long one is a FRAM PH8A. The
> >PH43 is a typical Chrysler 6 and 8 cylinder from the 60's and 70's. The
> >PH8A is a typical Ford from the same era. Have your parts guy cross
> >either number into something other than FRAM.
> >
> >EAZ
> >
> >Feldman, Jack (Jack) wrote:
> >>
> >> I don't have the numbers with me, but there is a larger filter that will
> fit
> >> the MG's. It is about 2 inches longer than the standard one, and therefore
> >> has more filtering surface. I always use them. Look up MG in the book, and
> >> then ask someone who knows filters the number of the bigger filter. NAPA
> has
> >> them. They can often be bought on sale. I'm trying to get to my local Track
> >> Auto which has filters on sale this week.
> >>
> >> Interesting trick. At the C gathering someone had a spin on adapter, and
> had
> >> painted his filter (the larger version that I mentioned above), green to
> >> match his perfectly painted engine.
> >>
> >> MGA filters to fit the canister type housing should be available from NAPA.
> >> The Healey 3000 filters are available. I had the number, went to my local
> >> NAPA store, and they didn't have to order it! The filter is the can with
> >> holes in it, and a paper element. I prefer the felt filters, but this
> did in
> >> a pinch.
> >>
> >> Jack
> >>
> >
> Steve Bettencourt
> '79 MGB - '89 T10 Blazer
> Steve's HotRod World
> http://www3.edgenet.net/CruizinRI
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