Mike,
I just used the one specified in the book at the local autoparts
(kragen). If you look up MG midget in the cross reference, it will tell
you which one. Sorry I don't remember the number off hand.
- Bryan
Mike Maclean wrote:
>
> I got the Moss conversion kit, but it contained no information on which oil
>filter
> to use. Anyone know what filter fits this thing? Eventually I'll get tired
>of
> the oil leak on my original canister and use this thing.
> Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
>
> Roger Cotting wrote:
>
> > A spin on oil filter adapter is a very good thing to do to a Spridget. Any
> > adapter will work, but make sure it will clear things like an alternator (if
> > planned).
> > I use Mobil One 10W50 synthetic as regular oil. I break rebuilt motors in
>with
> > regular oil for about 500 miles.
> >
> > Roger Cotting
> > 60 Bugeyes 2
> > 73 Midget
> > 80 TR8
> > 95 Mitsu 3000GT
> >
> > Glenn Cummins wrote:
> >
> > > While you're on the topic of oil filters and flow, I'm a new Midget owner
> > > and was looking at the oil filter adapter. From what I've seen, it's a
> > > pretty popular conversion. Any comments?
> > >
> > > Plus, is there a consensus on the best oil type to run in spridgets? I
>saw
> > > in the Haynes manual that good ol' 10W30 wasn't the recommended oil of
> > > choice.
> > >
> > > Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse with these questions.
> > >
> > > Glenn
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Robert Sexson <rsexson@excite.com>
> > > To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > > Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 11:37 AM
> > > Subject: oil filter flow
> > >
> > > > I was cleaning the oil filter adapter and trying to see how the oil
>flowes
> > > > through the filter on my 74 Midget. I can see that it flows through the
> > > > adapter down the center of the filter to the oil cooler and back to the
> > > > sump. I can't see what the little valve in the adapter works unless it
>is
> > > > made to blow out if the preasure gets
> > > > to high. Have I got this oil flow right or have I got it all wrong?
> > > >
> > > > R. Sexson
> > > > 74.5 B
> > > > 74 Midget
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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