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03-09-2023, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Really didn't need to, but saw this available and couldn't resist.
Before: The new (to me) adapter, as bought: Painted and installed: Yes - I know there's a bit of oil sitting near the rim of the filter - that's leftover from when I removed the filter when it was mounted horizontally. I ran the engine at a fast idle for a few minutes and didn't see any leaking and plan to take a drive in a bit to try it out some more. |
03-09-2023, 01:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Nice, clean installation. Almost looks like it was installed the day the car was built.
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03-09-2023, 02:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Looks good, I also paint the filter top rim black so it doesn't stand out. But then again, I'm anal.
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03-09-2023, 03:07 PM | #4 | |
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haha - I thought about doing that, but was too lazy to get the paint out again (not to mention cleaning the filter top also beforehand), but now that I've had some time to think about it - I like having the white top (for a different reason - I figure any oil leaks will be easier to spot - hopefully blatantly obvious against that white background it provides). |
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03-09-2023, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Y-Blockhead,
I wanted to compliment you on one of, if not THE cleanest engine compartments on a Model A I've seen yet. Nice work! |
03-09-2023, 07:17 PM | #6 | |
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Funny story. Some members of our club had our cars in the All Fords Car Show at Knott's Berry Farm a couple of years ago. I had my hood open and this guy was really inspecting my engine. While we were watching him (from a safe distance) a friend that was in our group asks "You know who that is don't you. I say "I don't have a clue". Friend sez "That's Steve Saleen" (of Saleen Mustang fame). Maybe he was thinking about what it would take to make it fast, haha Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 03-09-2023 at 07:35 PM. |
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03-09-2023, 07:32 PM | #7 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Y, what's the paint type on the exhaust manifold ?
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03-09-2023, 07:40 PM | #8 |
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Duke, that is Calyx manifold dressing. Works good but you have to touch it up occasionally. Just rub it on with a rag. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...0298&cat=41946
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03-09-2023, 07:51 PM | #9 | |
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03-09-2023, 07:52 PM | #10 |
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My exhaust manifold looks a lot like YBlock's. I use VHT cast iron high temp...
https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/v...eproof-coating |
03-09-2023, 08:00 PM | #11 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Steve's ill fated attempt to build a production car. https://www.latimes.com/world-nation...ture-collapses
I've known him for many years. A friend of mine shared the championship with him in Mustangs. But....... https://electrek.co/2022/07/06/salee...esla-vehicles/ |
03-09-2023, 08:29 PM | #12 | |
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03-10-2023, 08:10 AM | #13 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Y- That is a great job on the engine bay. One of the best.
What do you use for engine paint? |
03-10-2023, 08:13 AM | #14 | |
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03-10-2023, 09:27 AM | #15 |
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A very nice job for sure. Great work on your part. Wayne
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03-10-2023, 10:56 AM | #16 | |
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Sorry SDJason, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. A word of caution. In your pictures it appears you used an over abundance of gasket sealer? If that much squeezed out to the outside a like amount also squeezed to the inside and may end up in the oil pan. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 03-10-2023 at 11:07 AM. |
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03-10-2023, 11:08 AM | #17 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
I too wonder about the 90 degree adapter with engine pans. I use a shorter filter that might work. Its a high quality Purolator PBL 14670 filter.
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03-10-2023, 11:54 AM | #18 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
Question does this adapter take SAE or metric threaded filters?
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03-10-2023, 12:14 PM | #19 | |
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Thank you - yeah, I saw that almost immediately after I had installed the replacement timing cover; I thought about redoing it, but also wonder how liable cured permatex is to have bits fall off (I assume that would come with age/deterioration) - it's something I'll have to keep an eye on. The 90 degree adapter takes the same size filter as the timing cover filter setup: it came with a Motorcraft FL-1A (that's what's currently on it), and a Wix 51515 also fits (I've got one of those) - and I see that ndnchf has successfully used a Purolator PBL 14670. As for space with an engine pan - mine didn't have those installed when I acquired the car, but I can say that with the Motorcraft FL-1A filter, the end of the filter sits just barely above the rounded edge of where the oil pan curves to underneath. |
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03-10-2023, 01:56 PM | #20 |
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Re: Added a 90-degree oil filter adapter today
You could always do what I did to my engine pan:
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