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[email protected] · 03-08-2019, 02:45 PM

I recently converted my 1954 Y block canister type oil filter to the spin on type. I used a kit from Mac's I believe. The biggest problem was seating the rubber gasket to the block without it becoming distorted during the tightening process.

It leaks a little but but only a little. Still, I will be doing the install a second time. I recently read an article lifted from a copy of "Engine Builder Mag" warning never to use glue or silicone to assist in seating the round gasket. BUT, the most notable comment referencing a "flat impregnated paper gasket" was what really get my attention. I've seen a total of three of these after market kits and they all have droopy rubber gaskets. Does anybody know who makes the correct more durable gasket referred to in the article? Any other information that's applicable would be appreciated as well.

Thanks Timmy D

03-08-2019, 02:45 PM	#11
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 2	Re: canister oil filter to spin on conversion nut removal I recently converted my 1954 Y block canister type oil filter to the spin on type. I used a kit from Mac's I believe. The biggest problem was seating the rubber gasket to the block without it becoming distorted during the tightening process. It leaks a little but but only a little. Still, I will be doing the install a second time. I recently read an article lifted from a copy of "Engine Builder Mag" warning never to use glue or silicone to assist in seating the round gasket. BUT, the most notable comment referencing a "flat impregnated paper gasket" was what really get my attention. I've seen a total of three of these after market kits and they all have droopy rubber gaskets. Does anybody know who makes the correct more durable gasket referred to in the article? Any other information that's applicable would be appreciated as well. Thanks Timmy D