57 Oil Filter Cannister

[Greg K.]

Would someone tell me how to remove the stud from the canister? There seems to be a retainer of some sort under the washer inside the canister. Can't tell how that was configured or installed. Any info, pics would be greatly appreciated.

Greg

[Richard M.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

Greg, When I replace the copper washer and rubber gasket using the repair kit, they say to use a sharp chisel to trim the 2 ridges on the long bolt holding the cup. If you push the cup down a bit you'll see them.

In the kit they include a press-on retainer ring to hold the cup after assembly.

http://www.zip-corvette.com/catalog/product/view/id/34328/s/58-67-oil-filter-canister-repair-seal-kit/

Rich

[Greg K.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

Thanks Rich. That's a help and start.

[Greg K.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

I just checked with Zip and they don't have a repair kit for a 57. My retainer looks more like a snap ring that was crimped in one spot than a washer. Guess I'll need to figure how to get that snap ring off.

[Gene M.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

Greg,
Once you remove the long bolt, turn a shallow groove (in same position of the staked area) to accept a retaining ring for reassembly. A retaining ring can be assembled using the straight prong tips on the retaining ring pliers while pushing down against the spring. Do not use an E ring or snap ring as they are not captive and could dislodge. Retaining rings are obtainable from True Arc, hardware supply store, and online. I just resurfaced the soft copper washer for reuse.

[Greg K.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

Does anyone know how to get the long bolt out? There appears to be a thin band that is crimped holding the bell shaped retainer in place.

[Eric E.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

Like Gene said, the thin retainer is just a staked part of the bolt surface that holds the spring plate. I have read where a few have said to just give the threaded end of the bolt (with a misc nut on the end) a whack with a hammer and it will drive the bolt out through the plate. The pictures that I have seen seem to show where that method tears up the edge of the plate where it contacts the stakes. I recommend the shearing off stakes method by retaining the bolt head in a soft jaw vice, place a screwdriver against the stakes and tap them to shear them off. Then cut the retaining groove and add a snap ring.

if you want to message me, I have an article that covers the resto process.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

My experience on a number of canisters is to hold the bolt head, reach in the canister hold and push the retainer and and turn it. The retainer will index to a point where it slips over the bump on the bolt and comes off.
No hammer necessary.
Bruce B

[Greg K.]

Re: 57 Oil Filter Cannister

That would be sweet, but my retainer doesn't have any slots of index points to do as you suggest. Would be nice though. Looks like I have to either press the staked piece of the bolt back up against the bolt or shear the staked piece off. Thanks for your idea.