<VV> Blown Out Clark's Oil Filter

[Tom Hughes]

Drove up to PA yesterday afternoon with a Purolator filter, a gallon
of Rotella, some speedy-dry, and the tools, etc. to replace a filter.
When I arrived there was a small puddle (about 10 " in diameter) under
rear of the engine, but the oil level in the crankcase  was only down
about a 1/2 pint from Full. I had my daughter start up the engine
while I looked for the leak source. After a few seconds, oil started
running down the sides of the filter. I tightened the bolt, wiped off
the outside, and watched for a few minutes. No more leak. This engine
had run a few hundred miles since I’d put the replacement filter
without any sign of filter leakage or noticable drop in the oil level.
I thought about replacing the filter anyway, but changed my mind since
my daughter was in a hurry to get the car back to her apartment and
make it to class on time. I put the Purolator filter, oil, wrench,
etc. in the trunk of her car, kissed her good-bye, and wished her
well. She’s quite capable of replacing a filter and cleaning up a mess
if it does happen - now that she has the stuff to do it with. She also
knows to check the ground under the rear of the car and pay attention
to the idiot light.

-- 
Tom in Baltimore
corvairfleet.blogspot.com

On 4/16/12, J R Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 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.
>>