TR2/3/3A TR3 engine question

[NutmegCT]

Gentlemen -

On BaT's email today there's a TR3(A). Listed on ebay:

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140654092326

Take a look at the engine area.

What's that round grey cylinder on the distributor side of the engine?

Thanks.
Tom

 

[Geo Hahn]

Flux Capacitor?

Or possibly an external oil filter?

Detail of same:

 

[NutmegCT]

George - thanks. Closeup shows "Frantz".

https://wefilterit.com/

I'd never seen one of those. Looks like this one (engine *and* filter) has some miles on it.

Thanks.
Tom

 

[CJD]

Dilithium crystal cylinder for anti-matter containment,

of course.

All cars had them in the 1960's.

 

[martx-5]

Nitrous bottle.... :laugh:

 

[tinman58]

Nitrous Bottle? Great idea with my supercharger that will be a lot of fun.

 

[Russ Austin]

It is a Frantz Oil Filter.