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Re: Spin-on oil filters for GT-6

To: Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca
Subject: Re: Spin-on oil filters for GT-6
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:10:59 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <85256886.0056E0B4.00@mrcvall01ds.magna.on.ca>
Aribert,
The Bosch filter that came on it is only 3 inches in diameter.  That
might explain why you are having trouble mounting one that is 3.63"  The
length is just a hair over 2.5".

Regards,
Joe

Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca wrote:
> 
> FWIW:  I just purchased a used oil cooler kit for a GT-6 (courtesy of Joe
> Curry).  This is a Flowtec unit and not the MOCAL unit as described in the 
>prior
> e-mail below.  THe system had a Bosch P/N 72129  filter on it.   This cross
> references to:
> Purolator L10101  (was PER 101)
> AC        PF952
> Motorcraft     FL-313
> Wix       51335
> Fram      PH3512
> 
> I purchased the Purolator version.  THe dimensions of the filter can are 2.5 
>in.
> length from sealing ring to end of can, 3.63 in. OD and a 2.63 in. nominal 
>seal
> diameter.  The filter box also states:  replaces Renault  7700-542-086.  I 
>have
> yet to install the unit but it looks to be a bit too tight to have the filter
> positioned vertically under the filter adapter and clear the frame.
> 
> I have yet to try to cross-reference to any of the filters listed below in the
> prior e-mail.
> 
> However, that filter is too long to use on my Vitesse and GT6's whereon the
> chassis/frame rails are in the way.
> 
> We therefore have to use a shorter oil filter cannister...it is about the
> same length as the one found on the Spitfire, (which I think has a
> different/smaller fitting).
> 
> Alternative part numbers for the Short Oil Filter Cannister for the MOCAL
> 6-cylinder kit include:
> 
> Unipart GFE173
> Halfords HOF200
> Champion C104
> Crosland 529
> Motaquip VFL123
> 
> I appreciate that you won't be able to get some of those in the USA, but a
> good motor factors should be able to cross-reference for you, and possibly
> give you a list of equivalent numbers in your market.
> 
> (The Crosland Oil Filter Cross-reference book held by motor factors is
> particularly good)
> 
> There is also a VERY short filter which will fit, I think it is the Crosland
> 659,
> (the number was in gold paint on the dark blue filter, and rubbed off)
> which I was told is proper to the Renault Fuego.
> 
> Best of Luck.
> 
> L?on F Guyot

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