66 chrysler imperial convertible low oil pressure on gauge and slow exceleration

1966 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
75,000 MILES • 7.2L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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WFSILLY1
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Car has an oil leak at oil filter.

running a synthetic blend oil, just changed original 440 motor
May 6, 2015 at 6:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the filter itself leaking where the rubber gasket meets the engine? As far as the poor acceleration, can you describe how it is running? Has the timing been check? Is there a misfire? Does the vehicle still have the original type ignition (points and condenser)?
May 6, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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WFSILLY1
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oil is not leaking at motor, but adapter for oil filter

no knocking,motor run's strong, i know motor was tuned up,but before i got the car a few month's ago.
May 6, 2015 at 7:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you say adapter, are you referring to the canister the filter is placed in?
May 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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WFSILLY1
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no there is an o ring in the adapter between the engine block and the oil filter,not sure what adapter is there for, but when oil changed they replaced the o ring and whould not stop leaking.

not leaking at engine or oil filter.
May 6, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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Can you upload a pic for me to see what we are talking about? Also, are they certain the correct size replacement o-ring was used?
May 7, 2015 at 5:25 AM