Oil Cleaner

I-Wen Foo · Post by **I-Wen Foo** » Thu May 12, 2011 3:56 pm

Hi,
I have an original oil cleaner assembly on my 3.8l engine - can someone tell me what the correct finish is for the cannister? Mine is currently chrome plated, but I'm not sure if it's correct. Not so easy to spot this on XKEdata photos or in the originality books...
Thanks for the replies, I-Wen.

willys · Post by **willys** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:56 pm

Hello I-Wen,

Before blasting my cannister was painted black.

Regards, Willys

Post by **Heuer** » Thu May 12, 2011 9:25 pm

Not got one as I changed to a spin off filter but I think it should be metallic green 'hammer' finish.

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Fri May 13, 2011 11:03 am

mine was originally hammerite green. I think there is mention of this in the concours guide - i will see if i can find the reference.

Post by **Heuer** » Fri May 13, 2011 11:21 am

JCNA guide http://www.jcna.com/library/tech/e-type1.pdf says:

OIL FILTER CANISTER
Black - changed to green hammertone - engine number change point unknown

I-Wen Foo · Post by **I-Wen Foo** » Fri May 13, 2011 11:36 am

I think I will go with black hammerite seeing as it's a 1962 car (no. 860762), so being on the early side.

Thanks guys!

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Fri May 13, 2011 12:05 pm

Seems reasonable. My car was built in late 64 so possibly the colour changed with the start if the 4.2 s or perhaps a later owner changed mine.

Dave K · Post by **Dave K** » Fri May 13, 2011 12:41 pm

Mine is a '61 and was a wishy washy black, it never saw Hammertone.

Dave

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