canister oil filter

[William G.]

OK, I know I should know this, But----- Does anyone have a suggestion for holding the the rubber seal into the groove while you screw the dang canister in?

[Mike M.]

Re: cannister oil filter

wheel bearing heavy grease.the block should be about room temp.if block hot, grease will melt and o-ring will serve as your new wig. mike

[William G.]

Re: cannister oil filter

Mike, you are too funny! I was thinking about doing that but was not sure if it would work. I would also like to put oil in the canister with the new filter, as the engine has not run in a while and the bearings could without adequate lubrication while the canister fills. Been a tough few months with the old car. First, having to rebuild the whole brake system because of rust in the master cylinder. Then when I did get it started, the needle and seat stuck and dumped gas all over the top of the engine and for sure =some ran into the cylinders, hence a needed oil change as well. The gas situation turned into finding a totally rusted gas tank for condensation. Florida is not easy on old cars that are infrequently run and sit in non AC garages!

Thanks for your input,

Bandaid (Bill )

[Mike M.]

Re: cannister oil filter

I always fill the canisters with oil prior to inserting the canister. to avoid the o-ring wig, wear shower cap on installation. regards, mike

[William G.]

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He he! I wish I had room, but I will be on my back under the car, as it is on Jack stands. My garage ceiling does not allow room for a lift. Sure wish it did!

[Mike E.]

Re: cannister oil filter

I always fill the canisters with oil prior to inserting the canister. to avoid the o-ring wig, wear shower cap on installation. regards, mike

I would like to see a picture of that!

[William G.]

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All of my discussion around putting the oil canister back on is due to the fact that the USPS has lost the spin on filter adapter I ordered. I ordered it through Amazon and they are sending a replacement. The problem is, it will arrive while the wife and I are away from home, on vacation! I really want to get the oil back into the engine and the engine re-fired to check for fuel leaks and to circulate fresh oil through the engine. Hence, putting the old canister back on, messy as it is!

The oil seal dropping out of its groove and onto ones head is more like a black halo than a wig. If it happens, I will just tell people, "the devil made me do it!"

Bandaid

[Terry M.]

Re: cannister oil filter

I always fill the cannister with oil prior to screwing it into the block. Agree with Dr. Mike on the greased o-ring. I will readily agree with anyone that spin-on filters are the best. However, I think the old cannister style filters get a bad rap in many cases. I have even removed the full cannister (after running the engine) and lost only a tablespoon full of oil. Had to do this to remove the flywheel shield. Just have to use a little care and take it slowly.

[William G.]

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Yeah, when I was younger, laying under the car and changing the oil was "almost fun!" Now, not so much. Seems like everytime I remove the canister filter, before I get it down and off the threads, oil has run down my arm and into my armpit! My concern now, is pouring the new oil in and getting it threaded and seated before I have the oil all over me, or worse, all over the garage floor! Spin on's are just so much less fuss and much cleaner to deal with. I do know most NCRS folks are shaking their fingers at me for not being original, but I do have an brand new OEM canister saved for whoever buys this car. It is a survivor and I have enjoyed it since 1975. The day is coming though when I will have to part with my pride and joy. Just try not to think about that too often.

[Joe L.]

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Yeah, when I was younger, laying under the car and changing the oil was "almost fun!" Now, not so much. Seems like everytime I remove the canister filter, before I get it down and off the threads, oil has run down my arm and into my armpit! My concern now, is pouring the new oil in and getting it threaded and seated before I have the oil all over me, or worse, all over the garage floor! Spin on's are just so much less fuss and much cleaner to deal with. I do know most NCRS folks are shaking their fingers at me for not being original, but I do have an brand new OEM canister saved for whoever buys this car. It is a survivor and I have enjoyed it since 1975. The day is coming though when I will have to part with my pride and joy. Just try not to think about that too often.

William------

It's "back-to-the-future" with respect to these "canister" style oil filters. Many GM vehicles of the last 10 years, or so, use such filters. The canister style and configuration is somewhat different than that of old but the filter elements are surprisingly similar. 2023-24 Corvettes with 5.5L engine are among them.

So, if you were to buy a new GM car there's a good chance you'd be "reunited" with a canister style filter.