The mating surface on the filter body, where the filter head attaches, is slightly distorted. I have the block bare, and I'd like to try to straighten the bent area. Has anyone ever had any success straightening one of these? If so - were you able to straighten it without removing it from the block? What method did you use to straighten it?
I'd like to try using a couple of circular plates, with matching bolt holes, and sandwiching the bent area between the plates, then using bolts to squeeze it back flat.
I think if I had it out of the block, I could easily straighten it in my hydraulic press. I hate to remove it though - I can see that getting it pressed back into the block in proper alignment would be a big deal.
The filter head and all other parts are in good shape. The engine held good oil pressure before I tore it down.
A new filter body is no longer available.
Any tips will be appreciated. Thank you.
I'd like to try using a couple of circular plates, with matching bolt holes, and sandwiching the bent area between the plates, then using bolts to squeeze it back flat.
I think if I had it out of the block, I could easily straighten it in my hydraulic press. I hate to remove it though - I can see that getting it pressed back into the block in proper alignment would be a big deal.
The filter head and all other parts are in good shape. The engine held good oil pressure before I tore it down.
A new filter body is no longer available.
Any tips will be appreciated. Thank you.