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Fullraceflathead · 08-31-2015, 01:27 PM

Thought I would pass this info along to those using Oil Filters.
I was surprised to see many are lacking any real Quality!!!

http://wetwesties1.tripod.com/oilfilterstudy/

Jeff/Illinois · 08-31-2015, 02:16 PM

We did a side-by-side cut away comparison of the popular oil filters people were using, in the early 70's, at the Ford garage I worked at to compare Motorcraft to the others.

The Motrocraft was/is a true dual stage filter, pretty good quality especially compared to the competition. We sold cases of oil filters after that display. Seriously. Many of the local farmers would come in, see what we had done, and they would have me cross reference filters for their ag equipment let alone the C1AZ-A's (Motrocraft FL 1) filters.

The Ford dealership owner gave me a VERY nice bonus and raised my pay after that!! He was tickled to death.

CarlG · 08-31-2015, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead

Thought I would pass this info along to those using Oil Filters.
I was surprised to see many are lacking any real Quality!!!

http://wetwesties1.tripod.com/oilfilterstudy/

Last updated 15 years ago

SeaSlugs · 08-31-2015, 06:13 PM

yea was updated a long time ago but fram are still junk using cardboard as filter media.

i usually use ac delco or purolator on moderns

CarlG · 08-31-2015, 06:23 PM

On my Model A I have been using WIX 51515. I first liked them because they are black and don't call attention to themselves. Easy peel-off label. Nevermind that they are an excellent filter.

Jeff/Illinois · 08-31-2015, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

yea was updated a long time ago but fram are still junk using cardboard as filter media.

i usually use ac delco or purolator on moderns

A good mechanic friend told me this same thing about Fram oil filters. He cringes when a car pulls into his shop with that orange bad boy on the motor

40 Deluxe · 08-31-2015, 11:34 PM

I have a '67 Cougar I've owned since 1982. Have used a variety of filters over the years-Motorcraft, Purolator, etc., and a lot of Fram! About 12 years ago I rebuilt the engine and started drag racing it. It had 110,000 miles on it and the crank was still perfect so I put it together with standard bearings. Last winter I had it down for aluminum heads and domed pistons. The crank was still perfect and standard. Still use Fram filters, usually the Tough Guard. I do 7,000 RPM burnouts and shift at 7200-7400 and have made hundreds of runs. So I have no problem using Fram filters!

PepeLoco · 09-01-2015, 03:05 AM

Interesting article from Jerry Bransford, administrator of JeepForum.com. He was invited to the Fram Research and Development facilities in Dayton Ohio and completely changed his attitude towards Fram filters.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/ea...-ohio-1261517/
Interesting read,
Pepe

08-31-2015, 01:27 PM	#1
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Good info on the Oil Filters that are in use Today. Thought I would pass this info along to those using Oil Filters. I was surprised to see many are lacking any real Quality!!! http://wetwesties1.tripod.com/oilfilterstudy/ __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

08-31-2015, 02:16 PM	#2
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Good info on the Oil Filters that are in use Today. We did a side-by-side cut away comparison of the popular oil filters people were using, in the early 70's, at the Ford garage I worked at to compare Motorcraft to the others. The Motrocraft was/is a true dual stage filter, pretty good quality especially compared to the competition. We sold cases of oil filters after that display. Seriously. Many of the local farmers would come in, see what we had done, and they would have me cross reference filters for their ag equipment let alone the C1AZ-A's (Motrocraft FL 1) filters. The Ford dealership owner gave me a VERY nice bonus and raised my pay after that!! He was tickled to death.

08-31-2015, 06:13 PM	#4
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Good info on the Oil Filters that are in use Today. yea was updated a long time ago but fram are still junk using cardboard as filter media. i usually use ac delco or purolator on moderns __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

08-31-2015, 06:23 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Good info on the Oil Filters that are in use Today. On my Model A I have been using WIX 51515. I first liked them because they are black and don't call attention to themselves. Easy peel-off label. Nevermind that they are an excellent filter. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-31-2015, 11:34 PM	#7
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,778	Re: Good info on the Oil Filters that are in use Today. I have a '67 Cougar I've owned since 1982. Have used a variety of filters over the years-Motorcraft, Purolator, etc., and a lot of Fram! About 12 years ago I rebuilt the engine and started drag racing it. It had 110,000 miles on it and the crank was still perfect so I put it together with standard bearings. Last winter I had it down for aluminum heads and domed pistons. The crank was still perfect and standard. Still use Fram filters, usually the Tough Guard. I do 7,000 RPM burnouts and shift at 7200-7400 and have made hundreds of runs. So I have no problem using Fram filters!

09-01-2015, 03:05 AM	#8
PepeLoco Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 118	Re: Good info on the Oil Filters that are in use Today. Interesting article from Jerry Bransford, administrator of JeepForum.com. He was invited to the Fram Research and Development facilities in Dayton Ohio and completely changed his attitude towards Fram filters. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/ea...-ohio-1261517/ Interesting read, Pepe

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