From: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@octonline.com> Writes:
>A few weeks ago this topic was on the thread and suggestions were
>offerred that the Purolator PER64 and Fram PH922A would fit the spin-on
>adapter from the old 5/8" -18 UNF threads to 3/4" -16 UNF threads. A
>Ford FL1 was also recommended. For us Canadians, I did some
>investigation at our favourite parts supplier, Canadian Tire. Actually,
>my son, Warren, who works part time at the parts counter did all the
>work.
>The Fram PH922A had no references but the PER64 crossed to 3 filters.
>The one that fits the best is common to Volkswagen and is the cheapest.
>It goes by the Canadian Tire number of 17-1853-6 and also is labelled
>with the Fram number PH2870A (they make Cdn Tire filters). At $3.69, it
>is a lot cheaper than many others and very readily available.
>I put one on last night and it fits like a charm. Only one thing to
>watch for. The adapter should be taken out of the block and screwed into
>the filter. Otherwise, you could end up with only a couple of threads
>holding the filter.
>The Ford FL1 filter is wider and could be a problem by contacting the
>alternator mount.
I use the Ford FL400A which fits just fine on my TR6. It has the same
interface
but has a smaller diameter. It also fits my Escort.
Dave Massey
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