[6pack] Spin-On Adapter

[Robert Lang]

On Mon, 17 Dec 2007, Robert N. Clark wrote:

> Is there still an issue that the spin on adapter won't work on some
> earlier blocks.  When I bought mine, Moss indicated that it wouldn't fit
> certain blocks.  I was never confidant that my block wasn't one of those
> so I never put it on.

I cannot address the issue of "which block the kit fits", but I do know 
from direct experience that the Mocal brand adapter that comes with the 
oil cooler comes with instructions on how to determine if the inner seal 
is sealing properly.

In short, you assemble the adapter to the block with some modelling clay 
on the inner flat area... tighten down to spec and hten remove. Depending 
on what you see, you may need an thicker o-ring in the inner seal groove.

So, you can easily determine if the adapter will work.

I have bought several of these adapters, some are from Mocal, some are 
not.

Overall, this is a really great upgrade for TR6. It makes oil changes a 
snap and with the proper filter (with anti-drainback valve) your cold 
startup won't allow the engine to run dry (which it can do wiith the stock 
filter).

regards,
rml
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