TC Oil Filter Note
We recently saw an article by Gary Mcgovern of the Southeastern MGT Register in their newsletter "MG Talk". In the article, Mr. Mcgovern writes about an oil pressure problem he experienced with the Moss #435-380 replaceable element oil filter conversion for the MGTC and early TD. Although he solved his problem, he never knew why his solution worked.
The element for this conversion (#435-390) is marked top on one end. In fact, the element can go either end up as long as the metal screen is at the top of the element when it is placed in the canister. This screen keeps the gauze from being sucked into the outlet, and subsequently blocking the flow of oil to the engine. For years, a lot of people have been installing these filters with no regard to which end goes up. Although there may be no problem in this, it's a good idea to make sure the metal screen covers the outlet.
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