Philip E. Barnes wrote:
>
> "My TR6 mechanic/restorer says he won't change the oil again unless we
> put an access hole in the inner fender to get to the bolt and filter."
>
> Tell your mechanic to get over it, they're all like that. And if he insists
> on cutting a hole, find another mechanic. The best solution is the spin-on
> filter conversion. This enables one to change the filter easily and uses
> readily available fiters.
>
> Phil Barnes
> Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
> peb3@cornell.edu
> '71 TR6 CC61193L (20 year owner)
While we're on the oil filter subject, what is everyone using as a
spin-on filter. I know MOSS emphasizes that you use a filter that has
a bypass valve. Any info on FRAM, WIX, PUROLATOR, etc. equivalents to
the filter that MOSS sells???
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire Mk.3 (under restoration)
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