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tetanus · 03-19-2023, 07:16 PM

Seems I’m missing a bushing or something or I have wrong filter. It’s a motor craft fl-20. Way to much clearance. I tossed the old one now I am wondering if there was a reducer stuck on it. Oh it’s off a 46’ motor I am putting together

JayChicago · 03-19-2023, 08:06 PM

Ironic that this post comes up now. See the discussion thread from yesterday titled "Oil Filter Canister Blues". His canister has a bushing thingy that he thought shouldn't be there, was trying to remove it.

Maybe different canisters take different filters with different diameter center holes.

19Fordy · 03-19-2023, 08:11 PM

You need this filter. It fits the cannister. Other filters are ADVANCE AUTO #L20701, MOTORCRAFT FL-20, Hastings LF 101 and the one most folks on Fordbarn recommend WIX 51006.https://www.bing.com/search?q=purola...ANAB01&PC=HCTS

tetanus · 03-19-2023, 09:54 PM

It is a fl-20

51woodie · 03-19-2023, 10:01 PM

If you Google FL-20 filter, you will see that it comes with some gaskets and washer type seals. Maybe they were not in the box when you purchased the filter. I use Fram C4 or Wix 51006 in my '46 Coupe, and on one occasion, there was no gasket when I opened the box. I guess someone else needed one.

tetanus · 03-19-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 51woodie

If you Google FL-20 filter, you will see that it comes with some gaskets and washer type seals. Maybe they were not in the box when you purchased the filter. I use Fram C4 or Wix 51006 in my '46 Coupe, and on one occasion, there was no gasket when I opened the box. I guess someone else needed one.

Yes I have those gaskets the 3 big ones for the lid, not sure why I got 3 ?? Looks like there different thicknesses. And I did get the 2 small ones also. Something is missing have to check solvent tank maybe the “Washers” are in there.

flatford8 · 03-20-2023, 07:57 AM

The filters I use have a bail on the top to pull it out when you’re changing it…. Yours isn’t upside down is it?…..my filter canister has a crown shaped washer in the bottom that keeps the filter up off the bottom of the canister…..Mark

Mart · 03-20-2023, 12:20 PM

The filters normally have a grommet top and bottom that make it a reasonably tight (sliding) fit on the central column.

03-19-2023, 08:06 PM	#2
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 732	Re: oil canister what am I missing? Ironic that this post comes up now. See the discussion thread from yesterday titled "Oil Filter Canister Blues". His canister has a bushing thingy that he thought shouldn't be there, was trying to remove it. Maybe different canisters take different filters with different diameter center holes.

03-19-2023, 09:54 PM	#4
tetanus Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mayville WI Posts: 52	Re: oil canister what am I missing? It is a fl-20

03-19-2023, 10:01 PM	#5
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Re: oil canister what am I missing? If you Google FL-20 filter, you will see that it comes with some gaskets and washer type seals. Maybe they were not in the box when you purchased the filter. I use Fram C4 or Wix 51006 in my '46 Coupe, and on one occasion, there was no gasket when I opened the box. I guess someone else needed one.

03-20-2023, 07:57 AM	#7
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: oil canister what am I missing? The filters I use have a bail on the top to pull it out when you’re changing it…. Yours isn’t upside down is it?…..my filter canister has a crown shaped washer in the bottom that keeps the filter up off the bottom of the canister…..Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

03-20-2023, 12:20 PM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: oil canister what am I missing? The filters normally have a grommet top and bottom that make it a reasonably tight (sliding) fit on the central column.