Re: IML: '55-'56 Oil Cannister Spring//2

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

There is a seal that belongs between the cannister and the bolt.

To avoid oil running down the arm, I change the filter from above the 
car, with a pan directly underneath. I find pleasure in the challenge 
of seeing to it that the filter doesn't leak on the first try. I am 
sure that Chrysler garage mechanics had to learn that if they didn't 
want to reset the cannister three or four times for every car that they 
serviced in a day.

When the Southwind Heater was installed, I had to change the filter 
from down below. Eventually the heater, and I replaced it with the hot 
water set up out of another car. I was pleasently rewarded with a much 
easier oil filter changing procedure at the same time.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 3:42 am
Subject: Re: IML: '55-'56 Oil Cannister Spring//2




In a message dated 6/8/2007 11:05:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
gkitterma@xxxxxxx writes:

Jack, one of the few concessions to modernity that I've made to "Babe" 
is to change from the  original canister type filter to a spin on. The 
main reason I did it was because I couldn't stop the canister from 
leaking around the head of the through bolt that secures the can to the 
engine.

I installed HEM-5311 Billet Oil Filter Adapter purchased from 
Performance Automotive Warehouse. The cost was $69.95 plus shipping. 
The spin on filter is one that most service stations stock. Because I 
like Wix products, I usually try to get their version.

No more leak and no more hot oil running down your arm when you loosen 
it.

Gary Kitterman
'56 C-73 "Babe"




Gary,

 

    You know, I actually think I have one of those buried in my barn 
from an eBay purchase and then-desire to 'modify' the unit(s) way back 
after similar circumstances on both the '55 and '56, I just need to 
check the depth as I am not sure if I have the long[331] or short [354] 
conversion......that can is ONE B**** to push back on against the block 
to its seating with that spring tension, while maintaining a good 
gasket seal all the while laying on one's back [I have YET to be able 
to install it without a leak from working it over the fender]... and 
now for around $2500 here a new 9000# four post lift can be had and 
installed in your garage/barn, given the proper ceiling 
height, and they can be run on 110V as well, my frugalness telling me 
in aggravation alone it would pay for itself after a few even 
lightweight jobs, maybe I can sell the wife on the "Father's Day Gift 
For Years to Come"? .....anyway, being a cheap old Yankee and 
guilt-ridden Catholic, I could never yet bring myself to make the can 
swap, as the challenge each time to 'get it right just one time with 
ease' kept getting me, not to mention the fact I had purchased a pack 
of six filters for each car and refused to install the new unit until I 
had used my other filters!!!...LOLOLOL.........I need to look in my 
barn as OPERATING TEMP HOT oil--the ONLY way to change it--down my arm 
has finally lost its lustre for me......and I agree entirely with you 
on the Wix products, I find them quite capable...

 

Jack




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