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| | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | The last spin on adapter I got had a bracket at 90 degrees so I could mount it. Here: http://devestechnet.com/Images/Projects/FullFlowOil/oilfilter7lg.jpgWhat I liked about it is it took the standard FL1 filter. I made a bracket to adapt the location. The spin-on adapters are all over just about any site I go to, but I don't see a way to mount them. I need another like the one I have. Anyone have any ideas? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | I found it. For the record, its a TransAdapt 1028 available in alot of places once you know that! If fits the PH8A, 1515 filters that are very popular. I need to learn to document stuff better!
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I found it. For the record, its a TransAdapt 1028 available in alot of places once you know that! If fits the PH8A, 1515 filters that are very popular. I need to learn to document stuff better! That would be spelt Trans-Dapt 1028 Single Filter Relocation Bracket Available from many sources. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Updated my article on full flow filters to include that. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | Will this work on a 1950 216?
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Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | No - that filter head is for a full-flow filter. The 1958-63 261 engine in the first GM engine with a factory full-flow filtering capability. A 216 would be normally/originally plumbed for an optional by-pass filter. However, Jim Carter sells a by-pass filter-head that uses a spin-on filter. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Altho... I wonder if the only difference is the size of the orifice. If that were the case, since the stock hoses have a 1/8" orifice, I wonder why it wouldnt work just fine, as long as you make sure you restrict the size to 1/8"? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | 1/8" is too big. Use a 1/16" orfice. I fit spin-on filter adapters with a Holley carburetor main jet, drilled out to .0625". Inlet or outlet fitting- - -doesn't matter which one.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | You have mentioned the Holley main jet before. Does this main jet have threads on both ends or what makes it good for a fitting? I really don't know! Once I do understand it, I should include it in the full flow article with a caveat that IF you have a bypass system then....
I got a call the other day from a guy who has a 261 but a 1956 model. He had the spin on adapter and could not for the life of him figure out how he only has 8 pounds of pressure. I told him the original bypass hoses had a 1/8" orifice on one end, so try adding a 1/8 restrictor. He did, and he had 30 pounds and was so happy! So, I want to write the correct information, so this isn't up for grabs. Thanks Jerry! | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 |
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | I know Bill, but does it fit inside a certain size of pipe? or now is this restrictor used? Jerry is known for his ingenuity, so there is something about it that makes sense or he wouldn't mention it. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | OK, one more time- - - - -The original bypass filter canister has a 1/16" hole drilled in the standpipe that controls oil flow through the filter. Whether the original style 1/4" diameter rubber lines are used, or 1/4" or 3/16" OD steel tubing is bent to fit, the adapter for the spin-on filter MUST have a similar restriction built in to prevent excessive oil being bypassed back to the crankcase and loss of oil pressure to the engine. Pick one of the adapter fittings that are used to reduce the pipe threads in the spin on filter mount, and drill and tap a 1/4"-28 thread into its inside diameter. Then screw the Holley jet into it. You now have a restricted fitting to control oil flow and prevent the engine from getting starved for oil. It's really not as mind-boggling as it seems- - - -simple drilling and tapping! I use Holley jets because I have several dozen of them left over from my round track racing days. The thread isn't exactly 1/4-28, but it's close enough for a one-time installation.
Edit: I will probably have to do a photo shoot to show the step-by-step procedure for making a restricted fitting. Then only willfully obtuse people will have a hard time grasping the concept.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | That all makes sense! Thanks for clearing it up. I can see it being a good idea even if you had to order the jets to do it. Thanks again! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 134 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 134 | Here's the way I'm going with it. Wix makes a spin on adapter that using bypass filters. It's part # 24755. Wix page for 24755. It uses a 5/8-18 thread so normal filters won't thread onto it. The filter I'm using is a Wix # 51050. It has a .0625" restriction built in it. Filter restriction restriction measurement | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 Gas Pumper | | Gas Pumper Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,399 | Yes, that is a keeper alright! Thanks Chad! | | |
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