Hi Dave
Try removing the adaptor from the block and see if the length of one of the
threads is longer, the threads here are the same type either side of the hex
nut but sometimes come with two different lengths, if I remember right some
of your filter adaptors use different size threads on each end if this is
the case, sorry I can't help you except to say make sure the filter cross
references with the correct type, not just looking similar.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
To: TR List <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 2:06 AM
Subject: Spitfire 1500 oil filter problems
>
> Spitfire guru's
>
> A friend of mine has a 78 Spitfire 1500 with the spin on oil filter. A
> bizarre thing happened, the oil filter popped off. It was found laying in
> the engine bay off to the side. It looked normal and the threaded pipe
> unto which it screws looked normal. When I tried to reinstall it it
> appeared that the filter gasket contacts the seating surface before the
> thread is engaged. As if the threaded pipe is too short. The last ones
to
> change the oil (a service station) must have had it on by one thread at
> best. Typically these filters require 5 or 6 turns before the gasket
> contacts the seating surface.
>
> Has anyone words of wisdom about this. Is there a particular filter that
> is necessary for this application that has a more convex shape to it?
>
> Help me. Help me.
>
> Dave Massey
>
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