Well, now you've done it.. I'll be on a quest for a matching oil filter
now! (Like this detailing thing hasn't gone *WAY* too far already..)
Whenever the subject of oil filters comes up I become re-inspired to put
up an Oil Filter Comparison web page, with cutaways of all of the more
common brands.. Back in a former life (Pre-Network Designer Days, a
dark era indeed!) I had a brief and glorious career in wholesale auto
parts, during which I had a chance to study such matters in depth. The
result of such studies (back in the 80's at least) was that Wix brand
(Made by the Dana Corp) pretty much kicked all other filters asses. A
remarkably overbuilt piece. Where other brands used a bent piece of
sheetmetal for a pressure relief (sort of a butterfly looking stamping)
Wix's had this thing that looked like a valve spring from my Scout!
Other filters had their filter media folded and stapled, Wix had this
elaborate metal end cap that locked the ends in place. Really amazing
filters, if you can find them. \
Anyway, I'll get cracking on that web page. I'll post a url as soon as
it's done. (My little bit of public service.)
John
Bowen, Patrick A. RP2 wrote:
>
> Brad, I ran into this problem a month or so ago, and I had always used FRAM
> filters, then I found out my Fram was leaking back into the crankcase. So
> off to Pep Boys I went. They had a big display (it convinced me anyhow)
> of a new line of oil filter. I cannot remember the name of it but it is a
> really cool blue metallic color (looks trick) (John Suchak this is almost
> the exact color of your spitfire, hint hint). Anyhow it was cut open next
> to a Fram and another brand, The new filter must of had three times the
> filter material, it was really packed in there, and had an anti-drain back
> valve, along with a teflon treated seal for those that have a hard time
> removing these boogers. I am sure that any Pepboys would know what you are
> talking about, it is made by one of the major oil brands, and the name is
> similar, I just cant remember which one. Sorry.
>
> Patrick Bowen
>
> At 11:59 AM 2/28/99 -0600, Brad Kahler wrote:
> >Listers,
> >
> >Periodically the subject comes up about oil filters and whether or not they
> >have the anti drain back flap or valve in them. I can't find any of those
> >posts now and was wondering which filter should I buy for my 64 mk1
> >spitfire that would have the anti drain back valve in it. Oh yea, I've
> got the
> >stock 1147 engine it the car.
> >
> >TIA
> >
> >Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> >My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 2/15/99)
> >
> >1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> >1962 TR4 CT288L -- 1965 TR4 CT38888LO parts car?
> >1959 TR3A TS41311L -- 1959 TR3A TS53523L parts car
> >1951 1/2 ton Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
> >
> Patrick Bowen
> '79 Spitfire
> Jacksonville FL
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