[Healeys] Spin-on oil filters

[Mark Fawcett]

I did the same thing.

Mark Fawcett

On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Chris Masucci <cmmasucci at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Simon,
>
> Why not use the factory 90 degree angle piece that is part of the stock
> filter assembly, and put the spin on filter adapter on it?  That is what I
> did on my 3000.  This allows the use of a longer filter, and looks almost
> just like the stock assembly.
>
> Why people mount these directly to the block and end up with a filter
> pointing straight out is beyond me.
>
> Chris
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 12:48 PM, Larry Wendland <bighealey3k at aim.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Simon,  I found this reference for what it is worth.
>> http://www.spridgetguru.com/TA0106.html  Give it a look and see if it
>> will answer some of your questions.
>>
>> Larry
>> '67 BJ8
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>
>> To: 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Wed, May 18, 2016 12:36 pm
>> Subject: [Healeys] Spin-on oil filters
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi,
>> I’ve recently fitted a spin-on kit onto my 3000, the one that goes
>> straight onto the block.
>> Which filters do you guys use? My kit came with a Unipart GFE 166 (CB6).
>> I don’t know what the CB6 means.
>> I gather that the GFE 166 has been superseded by the GFE 443.
>> So far as I can see it does not have an anti-drain back valve and it
>> seems rather small for a 3 litre engine.
>> Ideally I’d like a longer filter with a valve and hopefully a hex on the
>> end for easier removal. Can’t go wider or it will be into the starter motor.
>> Any ideas???
>> Thanks,
>> Simon
>>
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