Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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Changing throw away filter unit. (See Fig. 52)
To remove-
The rubber joint ring (2) on the filter base tends to
stick to the adaptor casting (I) joint face, and if the
filter cannot be removed by hand it can be un­
screwed with a strap wrench, which can be made
from the partic.ulars given in Fig. 54.
To fit-
Clean the joint face on the adaptor casting (I) and
smear the joint ring (2) on the bottom of the filter
with clean engine oil.
WSM. 114
Section B (Engine)
Screw the filter (7) into position until it just touches
the joint face on the adaptor casting. THEN
SCREW THE FILTER A FURTHER ONE THIRD
OF A TURN BY HAND ONLY.
Run the engine and check for oil leaks.
Top up sump oil level to replace oil used to fill
filter casing, and fill sump to the correct oil level.
Note: If the filter unit is tightened beyond the
recommended amount it will become very difficult
to remove.
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