The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.

[Chucks67]

Ok ive used this thread on the 311s.org forum so many times I thought it would be a good start for me here.
If you or I have any technical questions im going to post it here and hopefully we can have them answered

Welcome to the Quick Question Thread. (there are no stupid questions)

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Do you have a small general or technical question that doesn't deserve its own thread? Well partner, you've come to the right place!

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[Chucks67]

Im missing the oil filter canister spring and metal plate inside. I ordered the new filter and orings but cant find the guts to make everything work properly. any ideas?

[RiverPatrol]

Rough. I could say that easily half of the Patrols I have pulled the filter on are missing the 2 items. I know on the later Patrols (after '69 sometime) they integrated the spring and cup into the filter housing. I think it may be held in with a clip possibly, so they don't come out separately. Go figure.

For the cup you could y=use a big washer. I don;t recall what size but I have done this before. The spring would be something you might find something similar at a hardware store.

You could try posting down in the classifieds. Perhaps one of our international friends can come up with something.

[Esteban]

...For the cup you could y=use a big washer. I don;t recall what size but I have done this before...

Not that simple. Please take a look at the following diagram. the washer has an internal O-ring (#8) that's critical. Without it, the oil will by-pass the filter element, so no filtration occurs. A machinist could easily make a washer like this, and doesn't need to be that thin. The O-ring channel should be exact, and the part that goes on top of the filter inner diameter.

Oil filter parts.jpg

[RiverPatrol]

Well, it wasn't meant to imply that the washer was an optimal fix. But it does keep the filter from floating around in the canister. And I used an o ring over the washer to try to help the seal. This is just a last resort, no other option fix. It is better than having nothing.

[Chucks67]

Got the Oil filter from Ebay: Thanks Datsun311parts.com,

[Chucks67]

finally got the patrol running now I need the 1"? ID water hose that has the sharp bend in it. anyone have a tip for me on where to find one?

[RiverPatrol]

finally got the patrol running now I need the 1"? ID water hose that has the sharp bend in it. anyone have a tip for me on where to find one?

Check this thread. http://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1923 I think there was mention of the by-pass hose. And congratulations for getting it running!!!

[Esteban]

Chuck,

Here are some options for that hose:

http://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1923

[Chucks67]

awesome! bought the hose and new fan belt. Taking her out to a local car show on Sunday.