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Re: Spin On Oil Filter Adapter

To: owner-triumphs@Autox.Team.Net, suhring@lancnews.infi.net, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Spin On Oil Filter Adapter
From: Bob Kramer <rgk@flash.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 1997 12:47:10 -0600

> 
> Hi,
> 
> In order to install my spin-on adapter, I had to tilt the adapter about 
> 10 to 15 degrees from verticle to get everything to clear. It is very 
> tight in there. Note: after putting in the spin-on, it is a real chore to 
> change the fuel filter. ;-) I have to remove the oil filter then cahnge 
> the fuel filter then replace the oil filter.
> 
> But it is still easier than the stock filter arrangement!
> 
> rml
>
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I use the shorter version of the Ford filter (can't remember the designation)
on mine so I can avoid the angled filter.  Since I change it often, I don't
worry about the smaller filtered area.  TRF sells a Unipart GFE148 which is
a match for this filter. Nicer when you change the oil too.

Bob Kramer,  Austin Texas
Hill Country Triumph Club
3 TR6's, 3 TR250's TR3A vintage racer

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