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I think there is (or used to be) a Moss re-seller somewhere in NE Mass.....
The one I was thinking of wasn't on this list, but I would try calling
around for either the part you need, or advice on 'what would work'....
https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/garages/Massachusetts.html
Dan D
Central NJ USA
http://dandibiase.cbintouch.com/
On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 5:13 PM Steve Shoyer via Mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
wrote:
> Thanks for the suggestions. The dye showed slight leaks around the
> valve cover and side cover, but the main flow was coming from the oil
> filter pipe adapter (I'm not sure if that's the right name). My guess
> is that I need to replace the crush washer that sits between the block
> and oil pipe adapter. I haven't found a good diagram online - most
> engine diagrams show the other side of the engine, and then the oil
> filter diagrams usually show oil coolers/hoses - but I think the washer
> is Moss 324-800 (or 6K501). Shipping out a washer (or a few washers)
> costs about 10x the price of the washer, so I'd like to find something
> local if I can, more to save time than money. Does anyone know if
> there's a generic description of this washer so I can check with local
> auto parts stores?
>
> Two follow-on questions:
>
> 1) How can I get access to the adapter so I can replace the washer?
> 2) As long as I'm removing that adapter, should I just go ahead and
> install an oil cooler? It would be overkill, but it doesn't seem like
> it would be much more effort, and the cooler kits include the washer. ;-)
>
> Thanks.
>
> --Steve (1980 MGB)
>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">I think there is (or used to be) a Moss re-seller somewher=
e in NE Mass..... The one I was thinking of wasn't on this list, but I =
would try calling around for either the part you need, or advice on 'wh=
at would work'....<div><br></div><div><a href=3D"https://www.mg-cars.or=
g.uk/garages/Massachusetts.html">https://www.mg-cars.org.uk/garages/Massach=
usetts.html</a>=C2=A0=C2=A0<br><div><br></div><div>Dan D</div><div>Central =
NJ USA<br clear=3D"all"><div><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_signature" dat=
a-smartmail=3D"gmail_signature"><div dir=3D"ltr"><a href=3D"http://dandibia=
se.cbintouch.com/" target=3D"_blank">http://dandibiase.cbintouch.com/</a></=
div></div></div><br></div></div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div d=
ir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 5:13 PM Steve Shoyer=
via Mgs <<a href=3D"mailto:mgs@autox.team.net";>mgs@autox.team.net</a>&g=
t; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0p=
x 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Thanks=
for the suggestions.=C2=A0 The dye showed slight leaks around the <br>
valve cover and side cover, but the main flow was coming from the oil <br>
filter pipe adapter (I'm not sure if that's the right name).=C2=A0 =
My guess <br>
is that I need to replace the crush washer that sits between the block <br>
and oil pipe adapter.=C2=A0 I haven't found a good diagram online - mos=
t <br>
engine diagrams show the other side of the engine, and then the oil <br>
filter diagrams usually show oil coolers/hoses - but I think the washer <br=
>
is Moss 324-800 (or 6K501).=C2=A0 Shipping out a washer (or a few washers) =
<br>
costs about 10x the price of the washer, so I'd like to find something =
<br>
local if I can, more to save time than money.=C2=A0 Does anyone know if <br=
>
there's a generic description of this washer so I can check with local =
<br>
auto parts stores?<br>
<br>
Two follow-on questions:<br>
<br>
1) How can I get access to the adapter so I can replace the washer?<br>
2) As long as I'm removing that adapter, should I just go ahead and <br=
>
install an oil cooler?=C2=A0 It would be overkill, but it doesn't seem =
like <br>
it would be much more effort, and the cooler kits include the washer. ;-)<b=
r>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
--Steve (1980 MGB)<br>
<br>
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