In a message dated 6/9/2007 1:02:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
HemiDriver@xxxxxxx writes:
Imperialists:
I am aware of both the seal at
the bolt head end of the canister-to prevent oil from being pushed out that
orifice, and the gasket at the flanged canister to the block end, to
prevent leaks from the bottom of the canister at the block, however, there is a
spring which slides on the bolt within the canister and above the filter which I
would think pushes the filter back toward the block. This spring mechanism
is in the '56 but not the '55. Should it be there or not, for without
it, there seems to be play within the canister and no true filtering, just
the oil washing by...
Jack
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