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You can move it quite a lot. The recommeded filters have anti-drain back provisions so the oil will not drain out of the filter. But that really is not an issue. You can move it sufficiently off vertical to get as much clearance as required. I have. Next
club meeting or TR gathering you go to just look at the various angles .</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:44 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> TR3 Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>; New England Triumphs <net@netriumphs.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [TR] Spin-on Filter/Adapter</font>
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Greetings, all! </div>
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I have a spin-on filter adapter on my '74 TR6. I find that when the filter is vertical, it makes using the bleed screw on the clutch slave difficult to maneuver.</div>
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If I loosen the adapter plate and rotate the assembly clockwise a bit to rotate the filter away from the clutch slave bleed screw, how far from vertical can the filter be without any issues, anyone know?<br>
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Thanks, folks!</div>
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