Correct Oil Filter Assembly ?

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:04 pm

I've looked at 2 manuals now and they both show different order of steel washer and sealing washer.
Can anyone confirm if its....

1 - Spring, steel washer, sealing washer, top plate, filter

or

2 - Spring, sealing washer, steel washer, top plate, filter

Thanks (again)

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:43 pm

My vote would be for (1) - but I doubt it really matters !

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:20 pm

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:35 pm

Oh, one more thing.... The filter cartridge cam with 2 large rubber O rings, 1 thick and 1 thin. I assume the thick one seals the bowl to the housing? but where does the thin one go pls?

Post by **alex_holden** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:02 pm

There are about three different sizes of rubber ring. You only use the one that fits best in the groove in your housing (after removing the old one first). If you're lucky it will be one of the two they have included with the filter...

Post by **MoggyTech** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:25 pm

Diagram for oil filter assembly and part numbers below

http://www.morrisminor.dk/Minor_cat/minor_05_e.htm

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:45 pm

You guys are too good to me

Post by **MoggyTech** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:08 pm

PSL184 wrote:You guys are too good to me

All Morris Minor owners are caring loving people

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:13 pm

The final question - I'll know next time how to do it - Honestly....
Does the large O ring seal sit high up in the filter head as mine doesn't seem to go up past the top plate that the bolt screws into. I can see the seal at the top of the filter bowl and it doesn't look like it is sitting very flat. I haven't put oil in yet as I'm not sure it will seal properly. I can't see an old seal in there already unless its high up - Do I need to poke it out with a screwdriver?
Thanks some more....

Post by **alex_holden** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:32 pm

Yes, the groove the seal goes in is up past the plate and it is a bit awkward to get at, particularly when you're lying on your back under the car with oil dripping in your face. You need a narrow flat-blade screwdriver to pry the old one out and push the new one in.

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:08 pm

Thanks Alex - Thought that might be the case and yes, the oil in eyes doesn't help - Good candidate for spin on conversion I think

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:54 pm

Usually - the old rubber ring is fine -I rarely change it. when I do - it's 'always' the thin ring that fits.

Post by **PSL184** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:47 am

After looking, poking and faffing for a while I left the old one in too - No leaks either so hopefully OK !!