[TR] GT6 Mk3 Spin-on Oil Filter Adapter...

[Alex & Janet Thomson]

We had a ’71 GT6 on which a previous owner had installed a remote filter
along with an oil cooler. I just can’t remember what the element number was
without going through a file folder. The filter housing was located in front
of the left front wheel suspension.

 

Alex T.

 

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joel
Justin
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2023 9:31 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] GT6 Mk3 Spin-on Oil Filter Adapter...

 

Thanks everyone for the responses. I thought I’d share my research and
conclusion.

 

The WIX filter finder is actually very good. You can key on any parameter
(thread diameter and pitch in my case, ¾-16) then sort by any other
attribute. I used Gasket ID. Since I knew a 51516 (4.8” long) fit the
adapter, but was too long, I used its gasket info. As others suggested, the
51348 (3.4” long) and the 51056 (2.7” long) were the best alternatives. So,
I ordered both. The attached (I hope they come thru) photos show the
comparison.

 

Note that while you can see the 51516 installed, I can’t do that without
rotating the housing to be able to get the filter on and off. That’s why
it’s not an option. The 51348 requires a steeper housing angle than the
51056, which means more spillage when changing, but it has more capacity and
I can get it in an XP which has about twice the filtration. Since I’m going
to likely spill some regardless, I’ve decided on the 51348XP.

 

Thanks, Joel Justin


 

 

From: Joel Justin <j_bar_j at hotmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 3:15 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] GT6 Mk3 Spin-on Oil Filter Adapter...

 

I purchased a spin-on oil filter adapter for my wife's GT6, but quickly
learned that the standard WIX (51516) oil filter is too long given the GT6
frame location. Does anyone have an oil filter make/number (presumably
shorter) that works on a GT6?

 

Thanks, Joel...

 

 

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