AH 3000 spin on oil filters

[davidb]

I have read with interest a number of comments and suggestions from BCF members on the types of engine oil for my Brit mutts, and as a result have decided to give the synthetics a try. Normally I'd use Castrol GTX 20-50, but I'll now be on the lookout for Valvoline VR-1, or Castrol Syntec 20-50, as suggested by the BCF experts. The question I now have is (and I couldn't find any previous threads that dealt with it), what types of spin-on oil filters are others using? If memory serves, I'm using FRAM PH 3600A, but a recent thread suggested that FRAM may not be a particularly good choice for the Big Healey. Any other suggestions (including the codes if you remember them)?
I also plan on using Redline MT-90 in the tranny.
On another quick note, I changed my brake fluids a couple of years ago from Dot 4 to synthetic, and found that the brake pedal got rock hard after some months. When I changed the front caliper brake hoses, I found that they were badly plugged up. Is this sheer coincidence or does synthetic brake fluid somehow react badly with rubber, after using standard brake fluid?
Sorry for the long post. It's lonely up here in The Big Igloo.
Thanks Dave

 

[Keoke]

I have read with interest a number of comments and suggestions from BCF members on the types of engine oil for my Brit mutts, and as a result have decided to give the synthetics a try. Normally I'd use Castrol GTX 20-50, but I'll now be on the lookout for Valvoline VR-1, or Castrol Syntec 20-50, as suggested by the BCF experts.

The question I now have is (and I couldn't find any previous threads that dealt with it), what types of spin-on oil filters are others using? If memory serves,
Dave
Type in the search box "Spin on oil Filter" You will find a raft of data there.

I'm using FRAM PH 3600A, but a recent thread suggested that FRAM may not be a particularly good choice Any other suggestions (including the codes if you remember them)?

Some people have had good results using the K & N Filter. However, you might be prepared for a slightly lower oil pressure if the engine's oil pressure bypass valve and the oil filter's bypass valve operate simultaneously.

I also plan on using Redline MT-90 in the tranny.

Here is another case where some people have had good results using the Red Line Product and others have not.

On another quick note, I changed my brake fluids a couple of years ago from Dot 4 to synthetic, and found that the brake pedal got rock hard after some months.

When I changed the front caliper brake hoses, I found that they were badly plugged up. Is this sheer coincidence or does synthetic brake fluid somehow react badly with rubber, after using standard brake fluid?

there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the synthetics are not compatible with original rubber brake parts.
Sorry for the long post. It's lonely up here in The Big Igloo.
Thanks Dave My Regards Keoke--- :laugh:

 

[TomFromStLouis]

I wonder at the frowning on Fram. Not that I know anything, it is just that these kinds of reputations may or may not be based on measurable differences. I just bought a Fram PH3600 that I will put on tomorrow. There were two kinds of packages on the shelf: one regular looking orange with something about "96%" efficiency on it, the other blue with a pickup truck picture and "99%" efficiency mentioned. A heavy duty filter no doubt. More filtering. More money.

Will I know the difference in my lifetime at 3000 miles per year? I doubt it. Still, I bought the better one.

 

[tahoe healey]

K&N 2009 filter seem have been the best. I like MT-90 in the gear box. It seems to leak out so I just bought a wrench ($) form British Car Specialist to get a tighter seat.

 

[Keoke]

I wonder at the frowning on Fram. Not that I know anything, it is just that these kinds of reputations may or may not be based on measurable differences.

----------------Believe me it is.--Keoke

I just bought a Fram PH3600 that I will put on tomorrow. There were two kinds of packages on the shelf: one regular looking orange with something about "96%" efficiency on it, the other blue with a pickup truck picture and "99%" efficiency mentioned. A heavy duty filter no doubt. More filtering. More money.

Will I know the difference in my lifetime at 3000 miles per year? I doubt it. Still, I bought the better one.

 

[RonMacPherson]

If you've got some freetime, do a search for oil filter quality.

There used to be a plethora of sites where people did dissect and flow testing of filters.

One guy, who was a forensic engineer, that I was familiar with from IATN(International Automotive Technicians Network) was very thorough in his criteria.

Hastings, Wix,Napa Gold(Which is Wix relabeled) where the top of the line as far as filters....

Fram is ok, as any filter is better than none, or an improperly functioning one(bad experience with Purolator).

Kinda like comparing tyre quality. Depends on how they're made, 2 ply vs 4 ply, nylon vs kevlar, etc...

 

[Keoke]

If you've got some freetime, do a search for oil filter quality.

There used to be a plethora of sites where people did dissect and flow testing of filters.

One guy, who was a forensic engineer, that I was familiar with from IATN(International Automotive Technicians Network) was very thorough in his criteria.
I liked his reports but he quit for some reasom.

Hastings, Wix,Napa Gold(Which is Wix relabeled) where the top of the line as far as filters....

This is use to be some group bought WIX and moved the production overseas. I have 24 0f there defective new units on my work bench and their coporate people won't talk to me.

Fram is ok, as any filter is better than none, or an improperly functioning one(bad experience with Purolator).

Kinda like comparing tyre quality. Depends on how they're made, 2 ply vs 4 ply, nylon vs kevlar, etc...

 

[Genos2]

Hi, excuse me if i'm misunderstanding,but are you using 90 weight in your gearbox? If so it must be non-overdrive? I've always used 30 wt non-detergent in my OD-boxes.Genos2

 

[Keoke]

Hi, excuse me if i'm misunderstanding, but are you using 90 weight in your gearbox? If so it must be non-overdrive? I've always used 30 wt non-detergent in my OD-boxes.Genos2---------------------- MT90 is the vendor Red Lines Name for his special Manual gearbox oil--- :laugh:

 

[Bob_Spidell]

Keoke, what is the issue(s) with your Wix filters?

 

[Keoke]

Keoke, what is the issue(s) with your Wix filters? They leak the seals at the end are faulty.--Keoke

 

[roscoe]

My experience with synthetic brake fluid is this. During my rebuild I did all four slave cylinders and the master cylinder, replaced all the brake lines, etc. I had several seeps and drips for several months after I put it on the road. I almost had decided I'd made a mistake and that what people were saying about synthetic brake fluids was true (that it didn't cause the desired swelling of the rubber parts to result in an effective seal). Now I haven't had a drop in over a year. My brakes work just fine ( of course this one is all relative). This is all anecdotal, but I suspect it just took a while for what ever swellig agents are in the newer DOT 5 fluids to go to work.

 

[steveg]

Keoke, what is the issue(s) with your Wix filters? They leak the seals at the end are faulty.--Keoke

Please clarify. Does the square section o-ring leak for you? What other seal is there to leak?

I've been using Napa Gold filters, which I understand are Wix and they haven't leaked.

Once had a filter on an Alfa, probably a Fram, where the recess was too deep or the o-ring was too short and the filter made up metal-to-metal against the mount.

Had a Smitty spin-on adapter, which was a casting and evidently porous, which leaked - fixed the problem by replacing it with the billet adapter from Dun-Rite Tool Co.

 

[HEALEYJAG]

On the issue of synthetic brake fluid...this info is circa 1986 when i was doing a ground up on my BJ8. The consensus was you do not mix synthetic with regular brake fluid, so that the ONLY time you can use synthetic is on a completely new rebuilt system free and void of any old fluid.

This I did and had 12 years of perfect performance, no leaks, no failures.
Then I stupidly sold the car......


Pete