Oil filter threads

[Ant]

Originally Posted by Jac Mac

Yes we are using threads & O-Rings of that Dimension, but just plain Chevy Filter in the TVR, with the oil/water heat exchanger we have had no cold start pressure issue/leaks etc [as long as Greg or I do the first start] some of the yanks/canadians that tag along are liabilities in that regard.. its no wonder we see so many sheared oil pump drives/gears on these forums...

I went for the GM HP4 size filter, I am sure it will flow enough and the filter is rated at 45gpm. I guess the big thread filter are equivalent to approx -16an size where the HP4 is approx -12an.

Do you reckon the kiwi's have less lead in their foot than the Yanks/Canadians!

[Jac Mac]

Originally Posted by Ant

Do you reckon the kiwi's have less lead in their foot than the Yanks/Canadians!

No, Im sure its just a wiring problem, a poor connection between foot & brain...... actually it seems to occur between the brain & any part of the body at times, remind me to elaborate to you when I see you... involves cars going on fire, melted pistons, three gearboxs, two days of hauler driving for about 8 laps of nothing, a trip into the armco,it just goes on & on, you gotta laugh about it, if you start to ask why it just makes you want to cry!!

[Ant]

Jac Mac,

That is really par for the course at times, I no doubt will go through a bit of that when this little rocket is finished, there is always a few things that creep up with the best laid plans etc. I feel being more hands on with my project at least I am able to do most of the work. I am not that far away from redoing the IRS.
I am keen to find out what promoted these incidents with the white car. Hope you can call in next time your going through the big town of Ashburton.