I know that this has been touched on before and that Jim Boynton has an
article relating to the matter at Tigers United, but my problem has a bit of a
twist. My oil filter adapter (part # E5TE-6884-BA) came off a late 70's thru
early 80's Ford Van. The O-Ring slot is square cut. The van this came off of
simply had a similar sized round O-Ring with silicone put on it. I went to the
dealer (taking the adapter) and asked for the proper replacement. I was given
(without looking anything up) a very thin, round O-Ring FCM 87147S91 and was
told that "it would work." I questioned the fact that the O-Ring was so thin
(and round), and that it slopped around in the square groove, but was told "it
would work."
Well, after I bought it ($4.59 at Ford, O-Rings everywhere else --- .99
cents) I still had my doubts and opted not to use it. To add insult to injury
my wife took it back while out shopping and Mr. Parts Expert "it will fit"
wasn't bright enough to refund her the $4.59, but instead gave her back $1.43
on the fiber washer price! I know it's only three bucks, but it is the point
that counts. As far as I'm concern this guy has now made two mistakes on a
simple transaction. So that I might properly correct "Mr. Parts Expert" could
anyone tell me if the Ford Motorsports oil filter adapter has a square cut for
the O-Ring and if, in fact the O-Ring itself is square(ish). From what I can
see in the pictures it appears to be and I suspect that the FMS-M6880A50 might
be what I need.
By the way, is it just that I'm a walking crash test dummy for Murphy's law
or do you, like my wife and I, find it takes the time of nearly an eight hour
day each and every week just to correct for people unable to do their job
properly. I know that we all make mistakes, but for us this nonsense happens
ALL the time.
Tom Witt B9470101
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