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RE: [TR] TR3 oil filter conversions

To: "'TR'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] TR3 oil filter conversions
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:51:12 -0700
> If it were me I'd get a good used filter head rather than see 
> how that 
> re-threaded fine-to-coarse works out.  I've got enough on my mind 
> drivin' down the road without wondering if that thing is secure.

I definitely agree.  Running a coarse tap through fine threads doesn't leave
much behind, and there's a lot of force on that bolt.  If the canister is 4"
in diameter and the oil pressure on a cold start hits 80 psi, the force is
over 500 pounds !

I've seen decent filter assemblies (head, canister & all) go for under $20
on eBay ... found one last night for $49.

Randall


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