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11-01-2021, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
I need to know the oil filter number for a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 with a 312 engine?
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11-01-2021, 07:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
FOMOCO FL1A
Wix 51515
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11-01-2021, 07:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
Standard ford V-8 oil filter for the spin on type. Ford used the same one from 57-probably current. Canister type I do t know about that one. Ford’s number I think is FL-1A.
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11-01-2021, 07:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
Thanks for information.
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
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They came with a bolt-on canister style filter. Photo below. Most have been converted to the spin-on style after all these years. |
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11-01-2021, 07:23 PM | #6 |
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Several other equivalent brands are made in china and are untrustworthy. Also, many of the brand-X filter's base gasket don't align perfectly with the spin-on adapter plate and in some cases that can case oil leaks. If your '57 is an early model, it may still have the cannister/filter element type, for which I always used Purolator # P-48. Comes with large rubber gasket for cannister base. |
11-02-2021, 07:40 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
I have never seen a 57 with the canister.
I had a 57 Cadillac once that had the canister. I had a 56 Chevy that had no filter at all. turns out that in 56 an oil filter on my engine was an option that was not on my car. |
11-02-2021, 08:29 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
I used to use the Fram PH8A till I compared the filter paper inside with Wix. I use the Wix 51515 now. I don't know about Motorcraft filter paper since I've not cut one open yet. I'd use the Wix 51004 for the canister type filter. Cutting them open like we do on aircraft engines made a believer out of me. Some filters are a lot better than others.
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11-02-2021, 12:43 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
1957 was an option. It shows on the 57 BIRD option list.
http://automotivemileposts.com/tbird...equipment.html Or it was changed to a full flow later. |
11-02-2021, 01:22 PM | #10 |
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Oil filter number
The Ford Operator's Manual says to 1. Check oil level frequently, 2. use the right engine oil, and 3. goes on to say "the engine oil filter is EVEN MORE IMPORTANT in preserving the internal condition of your engine."
Who am I to argue with Ford? In filter tests I've seen something observed about the quality of the anti-drainback valve. In the Motorcraft and WIX filters it is located all the way at the end of the filter versus at the inlet/outlet, this construction has something to do with unfiltered oil being circulated right at engine startup in the less expensive filters, and/or draining out altogether, and leading to a clattering motor for several seconds depending on the particular engine filter orientation. |
11-03-2021, 09:03 AM | #11 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
STP Spin on filter S8A, or extended life S8AXL.
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11-05-2021, 07:53 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
If it's a cartridge-type filter the Motorcraft # is FL-20.
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11-08-2021, 10:47 PM | #13 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
I used Fram PH8A on my Ford Freestyle SUV. don't believe it would fit a '57. plus it is really small compared to a FL1A
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11-09-2021, 03:03 AM | #14 |
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
Does everyone realize the poor quality of FRAM oil filters?
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
On my 55 sedan, the exhaust, steering, and clutch linkage all wanted the same space. Fitting the FL1A meant turning the steering a certain way, and was a real pain. I went to an FL400. It is smaller, and slides right in. If you have an old engine, full of gunk, maybe not. But if your motor has been redone, and is clean inside, and has been using modern oil, it will be fine. I used the small filter for years and never had a problem.
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
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There was available a swivel adapter used on TRUCK from FORD if you get into deep trouble. EDIT - CORRECTION - For some reason (CRS most likely), I mistakenly thought the FL-400-S was the FL-300 which is a shortened FL-1-A. The FL-400-S has a smaller/shorter canister. Either is still available (according to WALLY-WORLD).
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Re: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 oil filter number
The smaller WIX is 51085. I use this on my 54 with a 312
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