Ron,
I don't know about the Bob Grunau adapters, but the spin-on oil filter
adapter for my TF is made by Phil Marino and it is of excellent quality. I
use Fram PH16 or Purolator L10017 filters. Both work well, but if you want
to paint them, the white Purolator is probably easier to cover than the
orange Fram.
If you go to an auto parts store and find a cross reference to a brand with
a
black filter, you may decide that it is sufficiently unnoticeable and won't
need bother to paint.
As far as I am concerned, the orange Fram is often used and I don't worry
about it being noticed.
Ben
54 TF 1500
----- Original Message -----
From: Ronald Olds <tr6@pipeline.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 9:03 PM
Subject: RE:TD engine & Oil Filter
> Thank you all for your responses to my questions. I appreciate all the
> opinions I received which were of course there were a variety of opinions
> (and he a little cross discussion was created by some responses). I have
> decided to get the manifold coated by Jet-hot. My main reason for
deciding
> to get it coated is an attempt to lower the temperatures around the carbs.
> Previously I had problems with vapor lock so this certainly won't hurt.
> Regarding the oil filter color, I am changing to a spin on type. I earlier
> purchased an adapter from Bob Grunau, which looks to be a fine piece of
> workmanship. I understand his unit is superior to any other on the market.
> I was just wondering if I should paint the unit and filters to give it
> somewhat of an original look (as long as you don't look too close). Since
> there doesn't seem to be any consensus on what the original color was I
> leave the adapter natural and the filters will be what ever color they
come
> in.
>
> Thanks again,
> Ron Olds
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