Jeff Arrowsmith wrote:
>
> >One of my TR6 parts suppliers advised me against installing a spin-on
> >filter adapter because, according to his experience, several problems
> with
> >this adapter were reported. He mentioned oil leakage, bursting
> adapter
> >housings, etc. He also stated that the advantage of the whole
> modification
> >was questionable.
> >
> >Can anybody confirm this or has anybody had similar experiences? I
> >installed an adapter on my previous TR6 and had no complaints at all.
> Also
> >pressure build-up at start-up improved considerably. Therefore my
> >curiosity, I doubt his story.
> >
> >Anne van Leeuwen
> >1972 TR6
> >The Netherlands
> >anne.van.leeuwen@vitatron.com
> >
>
> I would change part suppliers of I were you...:-(. Anyone who is
> against
> instant start-up oil pressure, no leaks, clean filter changes, and
> cheap
> and available filters is a sick pup.......and should be made to use
> the
> stock set-up forever and ever.:-)
>
> Jeff.A
>
> 1967 GT6 Mk1
> 1975 Spitfire
> 1975 TR6
> ===========================================
> "Why do you own 3 Triumphs?".........because I can't afford 4!
> ===========================================
> Rap = Disco for the 90's
> =================
It sounds like the "parts supplier" is afaid of losing those guilders
he is planning on making, selling you filter elements and gaskets.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4(came with spinon oil filter)
Houston
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