Jarrid Gross (Yorba Linda, CA) wrote:
>
> Alpine clan,
>
> Tony wrote,
>
> >Thought the list might be interested in reading some info on oil
> filters
> >and which brand to use. I found this on the MGB list, for what it is
> >worth:
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >I have a '73 B with top mounted oil filter and have had a rough time as
> >well. I have tried Fram, Pennzoil,
> >Wix/Dana and Mann. Of all filters, the Mann is the ONLY one which
> >fulfills the promise of no drain back.
>
> The MGB cars particularly the upright teclamite type filters are
> notorious for quick loss in pump/gallery oil supply after shutdown.
> Brtish Leyland promptly changed this design to the inverted cartredge
> design, and these turn out to be a popular add on to the offending
> MG models.
>
> Originally the filter used on the series III to V alpines had the
> anti-drain
> baffle installed, and it probably worked. Today Fram specifies that
> the correct Alpine spin on is PH-8, although there ar many filters that
> share the same thread. I have not seen a filter in years that had the
> proper anti-drainback feature built into the filter.
>
> I am not even certain that such a part still exists.
>
> The MG approach to invert the filter would be great if only such
> and assembly existed for a Rootes based engine.
> That asside, the next best thing would be to install a remote
> oil filter kit, with the filter mounted inverted. These kits are fairly
> inexpensive, and will allow a nearly spill free oil change too.
>
> Jarrid Gross
Agreed, but those of us who have spin on filters and are not planning on
changing this setup may benefit from using this make of filter. I have
seen inside a Fram filter and will definitely NOT use one again. The
last one I put on was a Baldwin and it was much heavier duty. I can't
say that it improved pressure at startup though.
Tony Leeming
Series II with Series V Spin-on filter
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