Mike Eldred wrote:
> Hello all,
> This seems so ridiculous I'm almost too embarassed to hit "send," but I
> recently changed the oil and filter in my '54 TF 1250, as I've done
> successfully a dozen times before, and can't seem to get the filter cover to
> seat correctly. When I start the car, oil comes running out of the filter
> assembly. If I tighten the center bolt, it gushes out. If I loosen the bolt,
> it continues to run out. I did remove the old rubber ring seal and put in
> the appropriate replacement. Even tried swapping the old one back in.
>
> Anyone have any ideas?
>
> I used a Napa 1300 filter, by the way. Anyone have trouble with these? I
> have picked up a Wix 51300 in case the problem is the Napa filter.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Cheers,
> -Mike Eldred
> -Wilmington, VT
>
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Mike,
Bob Grunau's response is right on. See
http://www.ttalk.info/Oil_filter.htm for info about his adapter. BTW,
the NAPA 1300 is exactly the same filter as the Wix 51300.
Bud Krueger
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