[TR] Oil Filter Adapter - Pot. Problem?

[Alex & Janet Thomson]

We installed an adapter sourced from TRF on our TR-6 10 years ago. No leaks,
no problems. I just installed a Fram 3600 element (I think that was the
number) and due to its length, I had to loosen and re-angle the adapter to
gain sufficient clearance for the filter. After tightening until four
fingers clicked (a wrist clicking would have been too much), the adapter is
reseated and does not leak.

Alex Thomson

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of William Pugh
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 7:40 PM
To: Chris Simo
Cc: Triumphs List
Subject: Re: [TR] Oil Filter Adapter - Pot. Problem?

This is very confusing ... the adaptor is Bolted to the engine ... how could
it possibly spin???

I have the adaptors on both the TR3 and TR6, and have never had any
problems, no leaks, works fine, easier to use ...

'tis a puzzlement ...



On Aug 23, 2011, at 4:07 PM, Chris Simo wrote:

> I used blue loctite on mine and torqued it down. Tightened the filter 
> hand tight and upon next filter change the adapter spun.
>
> I had a suggestion to use the copper sealant on the adapter to 
> purolater fitting from someone who had the same issue.
>
> Any other solutions out there?
>
>
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Bill Pugh
Wallace, CA
Casper
1957 TR3
TS16665L
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