Ned: Had that happen when I rebuilt my engine years ago. Turned out that
the canister was not seated properly althought it appeared to be. I found
that the best method was to put the canister on but do not tighten the
bolt. Turn the cansister back and fourth until you are sure it is seated
squarely then tighten the bolt without letting the canister turn any more.
Never happened again. (I recently changed to a spin on).
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA
1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
> [Original Message]
> From: Ned Smith <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
> To: Austin-Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 3/9/2006 12:12:01 PM
> Subject: Oil All Over the Floor
>
> 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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