Bill Schooler wrote:
> Okay, I'll throw a couple of pennies in this ring....I have a '69 B
> which came with the infamous factory filter arrangement that drained
> upon engine shut off. Purchased one of those spin-on adaptor jobs that
> allows fitting of a spin-on from the bottom. I noted that the stock oil
> cooler hose that runs from the filter housing to the oil cooler would no
> longer fit. Seems that the filter housing had that hole rotated about
> 100 degrees clockwise. Charley, and others, the problem can be solved
> by simply purchasing a longer oil cooler hose! You'll find it in Moss.
> I measured mine, discovered that they sell one with what seemed to be
> enough length to make the bend and bought it. Worked like a charm and
> does not look like a "kluge job" at all. Larry - you can come over,
> inspect and verify.
Stopped by Bill's today to take a look ... if I didn't know better, I
would say that it left the factory that way!
So, don't be to eager to sell that spin-on adapter Charley ... ;^)
Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII
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