<VV> Blown Out Clark's Oil Filter

[J R Read]

I suspect weak spot welds allow the top to separate from the canister when 
the filter bolt is tightened.  Try Classic Purolator L20014.  $6.00 at 
Advance.  Call ahead as they may have to order - but can have in 1 day or 
less.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Hughes" <corvairdad at gmail.com>
To: "VirtualVairs AA" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 5:57 AM
Subject: <VV> Blown Out Clark's Oil Filter


> Well it's happened twice now. On my '63 (102/4-sp) with my daughter
> driving in PA, the Clark's oik filter gasket has blown. I have not
> seen it this time, but the last time it strangely looked to me like a
> high vacuum had sucked the seal inward. Is this possible? I'll be
> installing a pressure gage to monitor the engine. I'll keep you all
> informed.
>
> On 4/16/12, Tom Hughes <corvairdad at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Well it's happened twice now. On my '63 (102/4-sp)
>>
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