8 71 oil filter gasget

[stewart]

My v8 71 has the old canister type oil filter housing the one with the 5/8 bolt
what base seal should I use, the rubber o ring or flat paper one both come
with the new filter, I used the o ring on port side engine and no leak,starb side with o ring leaked, all items were clean and true.
Cheers Stewart

 

[bigbill]

if there is a flat area where the mounting surfaces meet, use the gasket, if there is a groove(channel) just a little bit wider than the o ring where the surfaces meet, use the o ring. my 1977 8v71ti's used the o ring

 

[yachtsmanbill]

I use the flat gasket, just make darn sure the old one is out! It'll look like a part of the frame, get under it with a sharp hook to lift it out. The new one goes into a slot that youve got to get right or the gasket will wrinkle and leak.
When I tighten the cannister, I pull it down 100 percent but dont tighten it yet. Back it off 1/4 turn. Twist the can as you spin the stud until it stops. This makes sure everything is seated and centered. Tighten the stud to 50 FtLbs. Thats a pretty good pull on a 1/2" ratchet.
Dont forget the stud gasket too. ws

 

[stewart]

thanks for the advice Ill let ypou know when I run it .
Stewart

 

[stewart]

I had to use a new o ring, flat gasget doesn't fit, no oil leak now
Thanks Stewart

 

[Fanfare]

The cannisters are just bad engineering. They always leak and you can't get all of the old gaskets out reliabily. They make a mess in the engine room and can ruin your engine. Look into converting to spin-ons, and remote mounted ones at that. They are worth it. Having them in a reachable spot alone makes the conversion worth while.

 

[Glory]

I changed my oil filters, 8V71s in 58YF to remote location, in fact all of the filters trans coolant, and oil.

To relocate the oil filters you will likely spend 3 to $400, depending the location you select .

I placed the starboard outbard of the fire ex cylinder, I also added a hook to hlod the drain can , I poke a hole on the filter before removing it, less mess.

The port is on the bulkhead just adt of the foward ER door, a drain can fits below the filter for draining. The hoses are the expensive part of the job, if you do the job yourself.

I have found it to be a benifit.

JM