A correction to my original post. The adapter/filter do not follow the line
of the frame rail. It does fit neatly between the crossmember and the motor
mount. 13 years on jackstand and a long time since I've looked fogged my
memory.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter
> Fram makes a number of remote oil filter adapters. A quick search of
> Google Images might help you find what you are looking for. Others have
> gone to the block style adapter. It has roughly a 90 degree configuration
> that is one piece (no hoses!).
>
> I see a number of advantages to the 90 degree adapter, some of which are
> no hoses and more room in the tight engine bay. From a heat perspective
> the filter is rather thin and likely dissipates heat. The original setup
> puts that heat into the engine bay. The other style adapter puts the heat
> more in the airstream of cooler air moving under the car. The
> disadvantages are having to get under the car to change the filter and
> possible header/exhaust clearance.
>
> I found an adapter off a Ford van that not only had the 90 degree bend,
> but the filter was also angled outward more into the airstream. Also,
> because the adapter rotates around the center attachment bolt it allowed
> the filter to follow the frame rail angle. The list won't take pictures,
> but if I can find the image I'll send it separately.
>
> Tom
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Will Seay" <wseay@embarqmail.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:51 AM
> Subject: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter
>
>
>>I have seen a number of Tigers with a remote oil filter adapter that
>>doesn't
>> require bending and manipulating oil hoses every time an oil filter is
>> changed.
>> The adapter is mounted at the front of the engine, replacing the OEM
>> assembly.
>> Hoses connect permanently to the adapter assembly and don't have to be
>> messed
>> with when a filter is removed or replaced. The filter just screws into
>> the
>> adapter (filter inverted from stock orientation) and hose connections
>> don't have
>> to be disturbed. Does anyone know who makes an adapter like this or
>> where I can
>> buy one?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks, Will - 382001570
>>
>>
>>
>> Will Seay_____________
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