[AmeriKen]

Is there a shorter filter that can be substituted for the FL1-A filter on a 302? I'm trying to fit it into a narrowed frame and the oil filter interferes with the steering gear.

Alternately, is there an adapter that can be used to point the filter downward?

Thanks

Ken

 

[Crazy_garry]

I'm pretty sure there are remote oil filter adapters available that allow you to relocate the filter assembly to an accessible area.

 

[Randall]

FL-300

 

[71hotrodpinto]

Theres also a stock ford 90deg angle adapter floating around out there.

 

[71hotrodpinto]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Racing-oil-filter-adapter-fits-302-460-6880-A50_W0QQitemZ7942098176QQcategoryZ38657QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

good luck

 

[scottford351]

PH 16

 

[ujt389]

there is a filter adaptor that puts the filter pinting downwards. Not sure where to get it though.

 

[rkite]

The 5.0 Ford Explorers used a 90 degree filter adapter. This site sells them, it should be at the top of this page -->

http://www.fortesparts.com/catalogDisplay.cfm?cat=67

 

[igo1090]

yes shorty available as mentioned above. only about an inch, if that. LF10017 at pep boys, i think. double check cross ref to num given above.

 

[BLstangin]

Get a napa gold number 21072, or a wix number 51072. If you want to double check the number look up the filter for a 95 ford f-150 with a 351windsor. It uses a shorter filter to clear the frame. I'm almost positive the 51072 or 21072 is the right number but if you want to double check look up that app.

 

[AmeriKen]

I stopped by AutoZone and bought a PH-16 Fram filter. It is about 1/2 the length of the FL-1A filter. It fit the threads and sealed fine. It's a filter for a Chrysler product.

I sat the engine back into the frame and there's plenty of room.

I cut the stub off this evening and will start the graft onto the truck's frame in a couple of weeks. I can't get it done this weekend because I'm traveling for the company for the next two weeks. Yuk! I'll have to wait until I get back home.

Ken

 

[PhiberOptik]

I use a purolator L10101 on my 351w, I believe it's for a sunbeam tiger 289


you can see how small it is here

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[speedar]

the Ford Cortina (UK/NZ/AUST/SA) oil filter is about 2/3 the length.
The cortina used an engine almost identical to the Pinto

 

[fastEd]

Randall's answer with "FL-300" is the correct Motorcraft number for the short version of FL-1 A. Ford used it OE on the 94 - 95 Cobra that had the factory oil cooler with sandwich adapter at the filter. Also used on 92 - 94 Tempo 2.3 LOL.


cheers
Ed N.