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[TR] Oil Filter Adapter - Pot. Problem?

Subject: [TR] Oil Filter Adapter - Pot. Problem?
From: anabil007 at comcast.net (William Pugh)
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:40:15 -0700
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This is very confusing ... the adaptor is Bolted to the engine ... how could
it possibly spin???

I have the adaptors on both the TR3 and TR6, and have never had any problems,
no leaks, works fine, easier to use ...

'tis a puzzlement ...



On Aug 23, 2011, at 4:07 PM, Chris Simo wrote:

> I used blue loctite on mine and torqued it down. Tightened the filter hand
> tight and upon next filter change the adapter spun.
>
> I had a suggestion to use the copper sealant on the adapter to purolater
> fitting from someone who had the same issue.
>
> Any other solutions out there?
>
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Bill Pugh
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Casper
1957 TR3
TS16665L
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