converting to twist-on oil filter

blazin311 · Post by **blazin311** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:06 pm

i was wondering if it was difficult to swap out my old cartridge type oil filter to a new twist on. i have a oil filter mount from a newer type and needed some guidance before i do this. any help would be appreciated. thanks all.

Post by **spl310** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:20 pm

It is a simple bolt on, but make sure that your new spin on base has the correct anti drain back tube. Also, use a new gasket - but you knew that I am sure...

blazin311 · Post by **blazin311** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:37 am

thanks for the help spl310. i do have the tube but how do i know its the correct one. i got the base from a 1600 and i'm trying to put it on a 1500 engine. and yeah i do know about putting new gaskets even if it doesn't look like it needs one. but thats just me.

Post by **spl310** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:39 am

If you have a tube that fits snugly, it is fine. There are two lengths. The original is much taller than the one that was available later. You have a 311 with a 1500 engine?

blazin311 · Post by **blazin311** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:55 am

yea its 1500 in a 68 1600,,i think, i see on the side of the block that stamped 1500. wish i could put in a 1600 or a 2000. if anyone has one laying around let me know.

Post by **spl310** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:08 pm

I have a complete 67.5 1600 in the garage plus two spare 1600 blocks. The down side is that I am in Jacksonville, Florida...

blazin311 · Post by **blazin311** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 4:05 pm

yes,,,that is a downside.

steve68 · Post by **steve68** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:03 pm

Yeah but can't you just drive it to him for $40?

Steve

Post by **spl310** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:10 pm

No, it would take a little more in gas (and hotel!) money than that...

blazin311 · Post by **blazin311** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:30 am

thanks for the support steve. would either one of you happen to have a sway bar clamp that goes on the lower arm? i just found out the anti-sway bar wasn't even connected on the passenger side, the clamp or bracket seem to have broke off. it gives the most violent shakes when you hit a bump. so if you guys have one or know of someone please send them my way. thanks