How many converted to spin on oil filters

[Michael M.]

Re: How many converted to spin on oil filters

Again thanks again to all, I heard the exact opposite of what I thought I was going to hear and now am inclined to stay with my canister. I was hoping Joe and Duke would chime in as this brought more to the surface than expected. Mike

[Kenneth B.]

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Did I miss someone saying that you need to change the flat plate between the block & the filter. I think one has the check valve & one dose not. If you do not have the right one you could starve the main barrings or am I all wet?
KEN

[Pierre J.]

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I also tried a spin on filter on my '57. I didn't feel comfortable about the way the adaptor kit was secured to the block, it seem flimsy. Took it out and went back with the cannister.

[Stuart F.]

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Just a follow up to my previous post regarding my former plan to change to a spin on filter kit from Mr. Gasket. I checked my project box and looked at the spin on filters that I bought for it's installation. They were Wix #51515's. That filter HAS both a "anti-drain back" feature as well as a "by-pass valve".

The appearance of the kit components look quite substantial and I have no doubt it would have worked very well. That's the way I plan things. Again, these filters are black which allows the installation to impersonate the appearance of the standard cartridge filter housing. As mentioned, my main concern was for possible road damage.

Stu Fox

[Michael F.]

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stuff does happen but I personally wouldn't make road hazard damage a reason for doing or not doing a spin on...maybe I am lucky but never had a problem with filter being hit....hope I didn't jinx myself by saying that I have several original AC PF141 filters but currently use spin on for my car since it doesn't see road and is stored for time being.

[Michael O.]

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I've had the spin on filter on my '64 for 35 years and have never had any trouble with it.

Mike

[Philip P.]

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Spin-On adapter on our 1960 283 for over 10 years no problems, use Wix filters.
Phil Porter 1960

[Anthony P.]

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The PO of my car installed a spin on adapter, however, I have the original canister in a box of stuff he gave me, so i want to put it back on.

Since I did not install this spin on kit, can I just unbolt it and install the canister? Or was something removed from the block when the kit was installed that I also need to replace? If so what?

Thanks,

Tony

[John H.]

Re: How many converted to spin on oil filters

The PO of my car installed a spin on adapter, however, I have the original canister in a box of stuff he gave me, so i want to put it back on.

Since I did not install this spin on kit, can I just unbolt it and install the canister? Or was something removed from the block when the kit was installed that I also need to replace? If so what?

Thanks,

Tony

Tony -

Depends what kit was installed - some retain the original bypass valve, and some don't. If your kit doesn't have it, you'll need one (photo below).

[Anthony P.]

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Thanks John,

I will just have to remove what is there to see what i have.

Tony

[Michael M.]

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Anthony, There is a gasket under the by-pass adapter that you can make if you can`t reuse it as they are hard to find at the local auto parts stores and you will need 2 shorter 1/4" bolts to hold the by-pass adapter on. Most conversion kits utilized the orignal by-pass adapter and the conversion piece fit right over it so you still and just used longer bolts to go through both pieces to hold it to the block. They all may not be that way but the Mr. Gasket unit is that way. I can measure my original bolts if you need the measurement. Mike

[John H.]

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Anthony, There is a gasket under the by-pass adapter that you can make if you can`t reuse it as they are hard to find at the local auto parts stores

Mike -

No gasket is required between the bypass valve and the block.

[Anthony P.]

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Mike, Yes please measure the bolts. I want to be sure I get the correct length.

Thanks,
Tony

[Michael M.]

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Hi Anthony, They are 1/4" x 1 1/4" std thread. I measured them today while in the shop. Mike

[Michael M.]

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Mike -

No gasket is required between the bypass valve and the block.

John, Mine had a gasket under it. I made another and put back. I agree with you that I really don`t see any need for it. ???