http://www.bigdclub.org/Nuckels/Nuckels1.html#adapter

Adapter plates lose spring tension over time. See above link:

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

Thanks will check that out.

Skyliner

Skyliner

It is very common for the adapters to leak. They eventually lose the offset required between sealing surface and the center hole. I've wasted time trying to press the offset back in but they usually leak anyway.

If in doubt buy a new one. The kit with plate attaching bolt and gasket is around 40.00 from T-Bird restorers. Worth the money in saved aggrevation.

http://ford-y-block.com 

20 miles east of San Diego, 20 miles north of Mexico

John,



I did a search for "T-Bird restorers" and got a lot of hits....



Could you be a little more specific on who they are?





Thanks,





Rick


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Hi    Casco (classic auto supply) in Ohio has been helpful with my T-Bird parts requests. They have an on-line catalogue and the parts you are looking for come as a kit  #6882A   $28.85  or  688BK for $33.95 ,with the filter . www.classictbird.com  Hope this is what you are looking for.   Barry

Hi Rick,  I'm not John but I'll try to answer your question and save him some time.  There are close to a dozen T-Bird specialty parts suppliers and most of them are restorers also.  Here are a couple that sell the spin-on adapter kits:  Casco in Ohio, 800-374-0914.  Their kit is p/n 6882BK and it comes with an oil filter, $33.95.  Mac's in NY, 800-777-0948.  Their p/n is B7A-6882-A and it is $29.95 without a filter.  I've done business with both of these companies and they are both first-rate.  Good luck, Nick Brann, K.C., MO

I'm not sure what the original problem is, but over tightening the filter won't help. It will likely aggravate the problem that John Mummert pointed out.

Paul

Thanks Nick,



I have one but it appears that it might be a good idea to have a new one. I don't know how many years (or times) it's been ever-tightened!

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check the oil pressure. that should determine if the relief valve is the problem

Skyliner:

Is it possible there is a washer or lock washer under the bolt that holds the adaptor to the block.  That would cause the bolt to hold the filter up from the sealing surface.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"