I have just changed the oil and filter in my BJ8 for the first time. I have
the later Tecalemit filter and used a replacement Crosland paper element.
The element came with three square rubber ring seals of the same diameter
but with different widths. I chose the one that most resembled the old seal.
I removed the whole assembly from the block per Mr. Knock's method so I was
able to put the canister back on the base at the work bench. It all looked
good and tight to me so I bolted it back on the block and started the
engine.
Before I could turn off the engine, it had pumped a quart of oil onto the
floor. I took the filter assembly out again expecting to see a place where
the seal had blown past the canister. Not so. I still looks tight but isn't.
Is there a trick to this process? Should I have used a different seal or
multiple seals?
Your thoughts would be appreciated,
Ned Smith
BJ8
near Chattanooga, TN
N34.98 W85.5
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