Oil filter SBC

[crossram]

I have a SBC with oil cooler , the factory supplied the parts, but after fitting the engine in it looks like there isn't enough room to take a filter off. Comments, is it possible?


or do I need to purchase a new part and relocate the filter.

[crossram]

another view

[dobx]

There's not much room from your pictures. Easiest solution would be to cross reference your oil filter and get a shorter one. With so many choices for oil filters for SBC, you should be able to find one.

[crossram]

Thanks I'm going to try the AC Delco PF-454 or the Mobil one M1-111 they say it's 3.6 inches vs 4.0

Edited by crossram on Tuesday 4th July 20:04

[eliot]

What's that extra collar above the sandwich plate? I've got an oil cooler, i think there is a narrow collar because the filter is recessed a little, but that collar looks quite thick.

[John1949]

Install a out board filter. I use a Canton model.

[crossram]

That was part of the kit, maybe a Canton external filter is the way to go.

[eliot]

crossram said:

That was part of the kit, maybe a Canton external filter is the way to go.

I would wait to see what other owners say first. (i'm running a sbc, but sadly not in a ult)

[confusionhunter]

I have a similar set up, but my collar is thinner, having said that Ive not long fitted my oil cooler so Ive never changed the filter! I'll take a picture when I have a moment!

[eliot]

Here's a photo of mine - it's a mocal one from think automotive.
https://flic.kr/p/WbQYsJ
it's 16cm from the flange to the bottom of the Fram PH30 filter.


Part number Sp16 at the bottom of this page:
https://www.thinkauto.com/acatalog/On_line_shop_Oi...

Edited by eliot on Wednesday 5th July 13:49

[confusionhunter]

Do we all buy our filters from Realsteel?

Edited by confusionhunter on Wednesday 5th July 20:54

[eliot]

^ That collar is much thinner than my one.

[Ultima IT]

Mine spacer is 2" long and need to be removed to remove filter.
It's a truble but works.

After removing oil cooler tube:

1. 1 unscrew filter
2. 2 insert a 32 wrench and unbolt spacer
3. 3 unbolting spacer: screw (insert) on filter the bolt of the spacer

(hard to explain in spaghetti English)

[confusionhunter]

eliot said:

^ That collar is much thinner than my one.

to the point I had to file the edge of the oil temp sensor slightly so it wouldn't foul! Also not mch margin for error when I drilled and tapped it either!