I'm currently working on an engine ('55 1500) I've had for years and the oil filter canister which, judging by the tiny bits of green paint and decal remaining, I'm pretty sure is a Mann, has a wierd addition to the top.
Apart from being able to use it as an ad hoc pressure cooker has anyone any idea what the hell was the idea behind this?
Oil Filter canister adaptation
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
Oil pressure relief valve would be my guess.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
Is that soft-soldered on?
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
I've just poked it with a probe and yep it took the point.
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
maybe to release water vapor
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
My guess is that it is used to let the air out after a filter change.
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
Oil Filter canisters make convenient vessels for use as pressure pre-oilers.
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
Thanks everyone I'll poke around a bit more with these ideas in mind.
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PS Am I correct in my idea that it's a Mann filter?
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PS Am I correct in my idea that it's a Mann filter?
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Re: Oil Filter canister adaptation
I am assuming that you will either weld the hole shut or replace the cover. I doubt if you’d want their invention.
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