Yep,
That's the one that came loose. This filter sat on my shelf in the
garage
over the winter. That may have something to do with it.
Paul.
On Jul 27, 2011, at 2:47 PM, Max Heim wrote:
> Doesn't the 77 use a spin-on filter? I have that adapter installed on my 66
> (since I have the later 4-syncro OD tranny and starter), and the only
gasket
> I'm aware of is built-in to the filter cartridge. I've never had that come
> loose.
>
> on 7/27/11 12:07 PM, Paul Root at ptrmgb@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I took this morning off to handle an issue with my daily driver, and since
I
>> was in the garage, and dirty, I decided to change the oil on the MGB (77).
>>
>> When I finished, and started the car to check pressure and then level, I
was
>> getting no pressure. I look over, oil is pumping out. Pulled the oil
filter,
>> and the rubber gasket came out of it's channel.
>>
>> I have this trouble seemingly ever other year. I really dislike the
inverted
>> filter mount. Are there alternatives? Being a 77, I have the larger starter
so
>> I guess an early hanging filter will not work.
>>
>> Paul.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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