[Farmall] H oil filter problems

[Mike Schmudlach]

Did you by any chance throw away the spring that goes in the filter?
Another option is to install an adapter plate and use a spin on filter.
Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kbecker" <kbecke6 at cox.net>
To: <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 2:15 PM
Subject: [Farmall] H oil filter problems


> I am new to tractors. I bought a 1940 'H' about two weeks ago.
> The previous owner could not get it started. I rebuilt the starter, gen
and
> carb.
> I have been tuning it up troubleshooting small problems and changing
fluids.
> Sunday a week ago I changed the oil. I removed, inspected, and disposed of
> the old oil filter BEFORE I had a new one.
> (BIG MISTAKE) The old filter had no markings on it whatsoever.
> Monday I went to my local IH dealer and purchased a 'long' filter.
> When I tried to install the new filter I discovered it was to way to
small.
> Another trip back to the IH dealer to confirm that this is the filter
> called for in the book.
> The parts guy tells me there were only two filters used on H's long or
> short, and since the long filter is to short.
>
> Anyway it seems to me that the oil filter can was changed out some years
ago.
> The can installed now has a lid on the top and is about 2 inches taller
and
> 1 inch wider than the large can.
> I have an extra filter can that I could install but I like the one on
there
> now.
> I have been looking in the books and searching the net for anything
closely
> resembling what is installed.
> I was thinking that it possibly came off of another IH tractor, and M or
> Super or something.
> I cannot find anything that looks even close.
> Anyone have and ideas or suggestions?
>
> oh yeah.. the previous owner is of no help.
>
>
> Thanks
> Kenneth
>
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