Spin on filter adapter question?
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Spin on filter adapter question?
All;
I recently replaced the oil and filter on my "new to me" '65 327 with a spin-on adapter, for the first time.
The center threaded boss onto which the spin on filter is attached is loose, so much so that I was able to easily thread it all the way out, and could thread it so far in that it appeared to have too few threads to properly engage the filter.
In installing the new filter, I tightened it to the manufacturer's specifications. I then ran the engine (with fresh full oil, or course) and it indicated good normal pressure and no leaks.
Is this normal, or is there a capture nut or setscrew to "lock" the center threaded boss?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
I recently replaced the oil and filter on my "new to me" '65 327 with a spin-on adapter, for the first time.
The center threaded boss onto which the spin on filter is attached is loose, so much so that I was able to easily thread it all the way out, and could thread it so far in that it appeared to have too few threads to properly engage the filter.
In installing the new filter, I tightened it to the manufacturer's specifications. I then ran the engine (with fresh full oil, or course) and it indicated good normal pressure and no leaks.
Is this normal, or is there a capture nut or setscrew to "lock" the center threaded boss?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
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All;
I recently replaced the oil and filter on my "new to me" '65 327 with a spin-on adapter, for the first time.
The center threaded boss onto which the spin on filter is attached is loose, so much so that I was able to easily thread it all the way out, and could thread it so far in that it appeared to have too few threads to properly engage the filter.
In installing the new filter, I tightened it to the manufacturer's specifications. I then ran the engine (with fresh full oil, or course) and it indicated good normal pressure and no leaks.
Is this normal, or is there a capture nut or setscrew to "lock" the center threaded boss?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
I recently replaced the oil and filter on my "new to me" '65 327 with a spin-on adapter, for the first time.
The center threaded boss onto which the spin on filter is attached is loose, so much so that I was able to easily thread it all the way out, and could thread it so far in that it appeared to have too few threads to properly engage the filter.
In installing the new filter, I tightened it to the manufacturer's specifications. I then ran the engine (with fresh full oil, or course) and it indicated good normal pressure and no leaks.
Is this normal, or is there a capture nut or setscrew to "lock" the center threaded boss?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
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All;
I recently replaced the oil and filter on my "new to me" '65 327 with a spin-on adapter, for the first time.
The center threaded boss onto which the spin on filter is attached is loose, so much so that I was able to easily thread it all the way out, and could thread it so far in that it appeared to have too few threads to properly engage the filter.
In installing the new filter, I tightened it to the manufacturer's specifications. I then ran the engine (with fresh full oil, or course) and it indicated good normal pressure and no leaks.
Is this normal, or is there a capture nut or setscrew to "lock" the center threaded boss?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
I recently replaced the oil and filter on my "new to me" '65 327 with a spin-on adapter, for the first time.
The center threaded boss onto which the spin on filter is attached is loose, so much so that I was able to easily thread it all the way out, and could thread it so far in that it appeared to have too few threads to properly engage the filter.
In installing the new filter, I tightened it to the manufacturer's specifications. I then ran the engine (with fresh full oil, or course) and it indicated good normal pressure and no leaks.
Is this normal, or is there a capture nut or setscrew to "lock" the center threaded boss?
Thanks in advance!
Kevin
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