Doesn't the 77 use a spin-on filter? I have that adapter installed on my 66
(since I have the later 4-syncro OD tranny and starter), and the only gasket
I'm aware of is built-in to the filter cartridge. I've never had that come
loose.
on 7/27/11 12:07 PM, Paul Root at ptrmgb at gmail.com wrote:
> I took this morning off to handle an issue with my daily driver, and since I
> was in the garage, and dirty, I decided to change the oil on the MGB (77).
>
> When I finished, and started the car to check pressure and then level, I was
> getting no pressure. I look over, oil is pumping out. Pulled the oil filter,
> and the rubber gasket came out of it's channel.
>
> I have this trouble seemingly ever other year. I really dislike the inverted
> filter mount. Are there alternatives? Being a 77, I have the larger starter so
> I guess an early hanging filter will not work.
>
> Paul.
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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