I have a 1968 Ford 4000 3 cyl gas engine. I have always had a problem with the seal leaking where the oil filter cannister meets the block. The seal or gasket never seemed to be quite the proper size or fit. Not tight enough - it would leak,. Tighten it a bit more - it would squeeze out the gasket and leak. I decided to put on a spin on filter adapter. Because I was concerned with a leak I overtightened the center nut and broke the casting on the adapter! I ordered another and this time found a better fitting gasket. I just installed it a couple days ago and was careful not to overtighten. Now it is leaking. :banghead3
The mounting surfaces seem good - what is my problem? My plan now is to remove and clean everything, install a new gasket with automotive windshield urethane on both sides of the gasket and try again.
Anyone have these problems? Is this a normal Ford 4000 problem?
The mounting surfaces seem good - what is my problem? My plan now is to remove and clean everything, install a new gasket with automotive windshield urethane on both sides of the gasket and try again.
Anyone have these problems? Is this a normal Ford 4000 problem?