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Re: Correct oil filter for a 1500

To: "William M. Gilroy" <w.lists@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Correct oil filter for a 1500
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 13:45:38 -0700
Cc: Spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net> information
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Bill,

The threaded insert (nipple) in the stock oil filter head is 
interchangeable. I used to have both. You should be able to fit any 
large or small base filer you want. I used an AC brand when you can 
filter. The only limitation is physical space.

Gerard

At 12:08 PM -0400 8/22/04, William M. Gilroy wrote:
>I have yet again swapped engines in my Midget and now I am on a hunt of the
>correct oil filter.   The engine that came out had the number for FM99402UE,
>which I think is a spitfire engine.  I have stuffed in an engine with the
>number of FP8443UE.  The old engine had the oil filter directly to the engine
>block.  The engine that is in the car (FP...) has an adapter that bolts to
>the block and raise the filter about the steering column.
>
>The correct filter is suppose to be a Purolator L10241 but that does not fit. 
>The threaded hole on the oil filter is much larger than the thread piece on
>the block.  Anyone have any idea what is the correct filter for this engine?
>
>Advanced Auto parts lists that as the correct filter if "If Converted To 3/4
>Spin-On"?  What am I missing?
>
>_______________________
>Bill Gilroy
>77 MG Midget

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