[Spridgets] 1970 Midget - 1275cc - K & N oil filter question

[uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com]

 Group,
 
After snooping around on the K&N site i see they have two that may work.
 
The first is the HP-1002 listed for the 1.3L motor - 1970 MG Midget.
 




Part HP-1002 Product Specifications

 
Product Style: Oil Filters
Height: 3.74 in (95 mm)
Outside Diameter: 3 in (76 mm)
Thread Inside Diameter: 0.75
Thread Number: 16
PSI Relief Valve: 11-14
Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes
Style: Canister
Removal Nut: Yes
Bypass Valve: Yes
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.3 kg)
Product Box Length: 3.12 in (79 mm)
Product Box Width: 3.12 in (79 mm)
Product Box Height: 3.8 in (97 mm)
 
After searching around i found this one with more capacity by 1 1/4".
It looks like it would work from the spec sheet. - HP_1012
 




Part HP-1012 Product Specifications

 
Product Style: Oil Filters
Height: 5.08 in (129 mm)
Outside Diameter: 2.99 in (76 mm)
Thread Inside Diameter: 3/4" - 16 UNS Thd.
PSI Relief Valve: 11-17
Anti Drain Back Valve: Yes
Style: Canister
Removal Nut: Yes
Bypass Valve: Yes
This Product Includes: 26-06457 Gasket
Weight: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
Product Box Length: 2.95 in (75 mm)
Product Box Width: 2.95 in (75 mm)
Product Box Height: 5.17 in (131 mm)
 
Any one ever tried the larger 1012 filter?
 
 
Vigil