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OIL FILTER Cartridges, Original Types -- OF-100A1

Filter descriptions, original MGA type - - Filter Descriptions, original variations
Filter Cartridges - - Filter Seal Rings - - Spin-on adapters, Aftermarket
Spin-on adapters, MGB - - Filter types - - Frequently asked questions
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OIL FILTERS which can be used with the original canister mount:

AC oil filter cartridge with paper filter media Crosland oil filter cartridge with paper filter media NAPA Gold oil filter cartridge with paper filter media
AC 32A
all paper
Crosland 418
metal ends
Napa 1300
metal shell

MGA Service Parts List original number - 8G683
Filter Dimensions (from the Crosland book):
OD=71.43mm (2.81in)   ID=33.06mm (1.32in)   Height=102.93mm (4.05in)

Moss Motors lists:
    Crosland brand paper filter - 435-355 - Obs No. refers to late TD & TF (same as MGA & early MGB).
Felt oil filter element
Felt Oil
Filter Element
No End Caps
    Crosland brand felt filter - 950-010
    Various makers felt filter - 950-510
    Crosland brand paper filter - 950-030
    Various makers paper filter - 950-530

Victoria British lists:
    Unspecified brand felt filter - 3-104
    Unspecified brand paper filter - 3-121

AC - 32A (two sealing rings included)
AutoPartsWarehouse.com - A6000-43179 (Crosland filter)
Baldwin - P172
Beck/Arnley - 041-8069 (this is currently a Crosland 418)
British Leyland - MF21
Crosland - 418 (paper over paper)
ExpressAutoParts.com - A6000-43179 - (Crosland filter)
Fram - CH814PL --- 110mm (4.331") long, too long, cannot be assembled.
Fram - CH816 --- 92mm (3.622") long, too short, but may work.
Hastings - P172 (obsolete part)
NAPA Gold - Fil1300 (metal over paper construction, three sealing rings included)
M.G. - GFE102 (paper filter)
MAK - MO5109 (1/2 inch taller)
Purolator - L20021
Purolator - MF21 (old part number)
Specialists Choice - MF21
ThePartsBin.com - A6000-43179 - (Crosland filter)
TJ or Tecalemit - FG2471 (felt type, made in Great Britain)
TJ or Tecalemit - FP3317 (paper type, made in Great Britain)
Unipart - GFE102* (paper over paper construction)
Unipart - GFE218* (felt media construction)
Wix - 51300 (metal over paper construction, three sealing rings included)

* Unipart may have various vendors' filters in their box.
There are hundreds of cross reference numbers for various manufacturers and applications, but not all are equal. In particular, length can vary, and 110-mm (4.312-in) definitely does not fit into the original MGA/MGB/Magnette canister.

APPLICATIONS: AUSTIN MINI (850) 1960,1963 L4 0.8L AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE 1958-1962 L4 0.9L HEALEY 75 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER A-55 LANCIA APPIA 1953-1964 V4 1.1L (Use Lancia gasket) LEYLAND 1.5 LITRE 1961-on LEYLAND 10/42, 10/60, 10/62 LEYLAND 154 W/1.5L DIESEL ENGINE LEYLAND 2.2 LITRE 1965-on LEYLAND 3.4 LITRE 1962-on LEYLAND 3.8 LITRE LEYLAND 4DM 3-8L W/FROM S/N 4300 LEYLAND CAPTAIN DIESEL 1.5L LEYLAND COMMODORE 3.4L 1963-on LEYLAND MINI TRACTOR W/948CC DIESEL ENGINE 1965-on LEYLAND MINI TRACTOR W/948CC GAS ENGINE LEYLAND NAVIGATOR GAS 1500CC LONG 4/25 LOTUS ELAN 1962-1963,1965-1967 L4 1.6L LOTUS ELEVEN 1957 L4 1.1L, L4 1.2L LOTUS SEVEN 1957-1959,1961 L4 1.2L, L4 1.3L LOTUS SUPER SEVEN 1958-1967 L4 1.1L, L4 1.3L, L4 1.5L MG MGA 1955-1962 L4 1.5L, 1.6L MG MGB 1962-1970 18G-18GB, 18GF-18GH Engines (Cartridge) MG TD from (e)14224 - TF L4 1.3L, 1.5L MG ZA, ZB 1954-1958 L4 1.5L SAME DA952

Filter descriptions, original MGA type - - Filter Descriptions, original variations
Filter Cartridges - - Filter Seal Rings - - Spin-on adapters, Aftermarket
Spin-on adapters, MGB - - Filter types - - Frequently asked questions
Personal preferences

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