oil filter seal

[boatingbill]

On my '51 Kaiser I have a black oil filter canister and the cap has 6 ridges on top. I use a NAPA
Gold 1080 oil filter that comes with  a seal used between the cap and canister. The problem is
that I have a difficult time getting the seal to not leak when the oil gets warm. The seal does
not seat tightly in the cap, so I glue it to the cap. I wondering if this is the wrong filter and seal?
What about NAPA 1010 or 3209 listed in the Parts Interchange List?

[joefrazer]

The NAPA 1010 and 1080 use the same seal. Can you post a pic of your filter canister?

[boatingbill]

I will post one tomorrow.

[kaiserfrazerlibrary]

You may have to replace the cap.  I had a similar problem some years ago with my 1951 Frazer and after I did that, I was able to use the same rubber seal and had a tight fit.

[boatingbill]

Here is a picture.

[joefrazer]

That looks like a Purolator unit...also used on the HJ cars. I checked the NOS unit I have and the gasket used with a NAPA 1080 filter fits.

The original filter used in these units was a Purolator P70FF which crosses to a NAPA 1080.

Sounds like you may, indeed have a warped lid or housing. 

[boatingbill]

Thanks Joe.

[boatingbill]

The spring inside the oil filter cap has a wide end and a narrow end. Does it matter which way
the ends go in?

[joefrazer]

Wide end on the bottom.

[boatingbill]

I put a listing in the part wanted section today for the canister and Custom replied that he has
a Purolater filter canister for a 51 HJ available. Does anyone know if they are the same unit? My
unit takes a NAPA Gold 1080 filter. His picture sure looks like the same canister to me.

[joefrazer]

The unit that fits the HJ will work on the big Kaisers but for judging would not be correct.

[boatingbill]

Thanks again Joe.