The oil filter on my stock 71' engine seems to loosen up after a few hundred miles. The last time it happened I gave it an extra tweak with a wrench and it still started to leak again.
Anybody else had this problem?
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Odd. Have you pulled the filter to inspect if the gasket is damaged?
been a while since "I" changed oil, but is it possible to have double gaskets ie an old one left on the block
Just to check the obvious, was the rubber gasket/seal coated with some oil before installing the filter? If not, it will unscrew itself.
You might think about running a HP1 filter by Fram or a high flow style filter. I need to do this on my sandrail because the PH8A gasket fails because it can not flow the oil fast enough.
Yes, I always check the rubber gasket and lubricate the ring before reinstalling the filter. It's a Fram PH-8A filter. I have been using them for the last ten years without a problem until the last two oil changes.
With the new filter gasket oiled and the engine block flange checked for the old gasket, the ONLY other thing I can think of is if somehow the male threaded fitting in the block has somehow come loose.
Many owners have abandoned Fram filters in recent years in favor of Wix. They are likely still the maker of the NAPA gold filters.
In buying Wix filters, do NOT opt for the 51515R filters. They have a 61 micron screen versus the 21 in the standard 51515. Better flowing, but the R version is intended for race applications with very regular oil changes.
eBay or Amazon will likely be your cheapest source, whatever filter you are using, when you buy them by the case.
Larry
Many owners have abandoned Fram filters in recent years in favor of Wix. They are likely still the maker of the NAPA gold filters.
In buying Wix filters, do NOT opt for the 51515R filters. They have a 61 micron screen versus the 21 in the standard 51515. Better flowing, but the R version is intended for race applications with very regular oil changes.
eBay or Amazon will likely be your cheapest source, whatever filter you are using, when you buy them by the case.
Larry
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