The Ford Barn

Paul Bennett · 08-06-2017, 04:50 PM

First time changing the filter. Back in the day, the gas station attendant did the job.

I'm having trouble replacing the lid. Specifically, the rubber sealing washer under the lid doesn't want to stay in place while pressing the lid against the spring tension until I get the screw threaded tightly to hold it in place. Seems the rubber washer doesn't want to stay flat, having been bent in the package for so long on the boat. Should I fasten the rubber seal with hot glue or what's the best trick to get the lid in place with rubber washer intact for a tight seal?

08-06-2017, 04:50 PM	#1
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Another oil filter canister question First time changing the filter. Back in the day, the gas station attendant did the job. I'm having trouble replacing the lid. Specifically, the rubber sealing washer under the lid doesn't want to stay in place while pressing the lid against the spring tension until I get the screw threaded tightly to hold it in place. Seems the rubber washer doesn't want to stay flat, having been bent in the package for so long on the boat. Should I fasten the rubber seal with hot glue or what's the best trick to get the lid in place with rubber washer intact for a tight seal?