<VV> 90 degree oil filter change

[N. Joseph Potts]

There are no paper gaskets between the oil filter and the adaptor. The
torque to be applied to the bolt extending into the oil filter should be the
stock torque for installing the oil filter without the 90-degree adaptor.
     There ARE paper gaskets between the 90-degree adaptor and the
receptacle on the engine. I find the torque requirements here notably high
(over 35ftlb). In fact, after rounding the hex on the original bolt, I
bought a repro bolt from Clark's that has a beefed up hex. I apply torque to
this hex only with a six-point socket.
     I change every gasket every time. While I HAVE had leaks, I haven't
experimented sufficiently to comment on reusing gaskets. Could be OK.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Rick Loving
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:48 PM
To: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> 90 degree oil filter change


Okay,  So this will be the first time I have changed the oil filter on
my (new for me) 66 AC car.

I read thru the archives (both for all the posts that could find) and
Corvair Basic's as well as The Classic Corvair, here is what I came up
with a best method practices with the 90 deg housing.

#1 Leak proof plastic bag around oil filter and 90 deg housing
#2 loosen 90 housing bolt and lower complete set-up into bag
#3 drain oil out of filter and 90 deg housing, remove filter from
housing
#4 pull out old gaskets from 90 deg to oil housing (make sure all of
paper gasket comes out)
#5 attach oil filter to housing
#6 install fiber gasket under housing bolt, rubber center gasket, and
paper gasket
            (coat both sides of paper gasket with high temp bronze
sealant)
#7 Add fresh oil to fill filter and housing
#8 attach filter and 90 deg housing back to engine

How tight should the bolt from the oil filter to 90 deg housing be?  I
know this is a common source of leaks due to the paper gasket and want
to make sure I have a good seal.

Any additional tips?

Rick Loving