T120 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 One of my cars has a sealed oil filter -Wix 51035.As many of you know they are now obsolete and hard to find.I was considering a remote oil filter base as a replacment using a spin on filter. 1/2" npt in/out and 3/4 16.As the present filter is a bypass,I was wondering what the would be the best filter to use?Some of you have already converted to a remote filter base,so I would like to hear how it's working for you. Quote
TodFitch Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 I got an unsolicited email through my Plymouth web site yesterday that was mildly interesting. It was from an Indian company trying to drum up resellers for their wares. It seems that they are making the sealed canister oil filters. And the master cylinder repair kit I got last fall from Roberts looks exactly like the ones shown on this company's web site. So I think I now know where some of our favorite vendors get their parts: http://www.dhwani-impex.com/product_OEM.htm Quote
T120 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Posted January 27, 2009 Hi Tod,I don't see any prices listed,but that's the type of oil filter I'm looking to replace. Quote
TodFitch Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Hi Tod,I don't see any prices listed,but that's the type of oil filter I'm looking to replace. I think they are targeting resellers rather than the the end retail market. But I would not be surprised if they are the suppliers to Roberts. See the photo for part T45 on this page: http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/car_parts.asp?Action=search&c=Cars+%2D+Engine+Area+%26+Related+Parts That price is a bit steep for me as I still see them on eBay for less. Quote
blueskies Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 ...Some of you have already converted to a remote filter base,so I would like to hear how it's working for you... I'm running a FlatAttack filter on my flatty. It is a "beehive" look housing with a standard Ford spin on filter inside. Looks great, and works great too. The filter is on the lid, there is no oil on the inside of the canister so no mess to change the filter. I had the lines fab'd at my local Napa store. Pete Quote
T120 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Posted January 27, 2009 Hi Pete,Nice,tidy installation - good photos. Thanks for posting,Ralph Quote
randroid Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Gents, Ralph's correct in that it is a tidy installation, but it seems as though for $220 it would include not only the hoses but a few cases of oil, too. Aren't there any other alternatives? -Randy Quote
blueskies Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 Gents,Ralph's correct in that it is a tidy installation, but it seems as though for $220 it would include not only the hoses but a few cases of oil, too. Aren't there any other alternatives? -Randy Tidy ain't cheap! You can get an exposed filter mount at any parts store for about 25 bucks. All depends on what you want it too look like, and how much you want to shell out... Pete Quote
John Nickell Posted January 27, 2009 Report Posted January 27, 2009 I ordered this one for my dad and he adapted it to fit in the original spot for the oil filter on the side of the block. I think all he had to do was widen some holes to allow things to line up. I really like this setup because you can put an auxiliary oil pressure gauge right on top of the housing. I will see if I can walk him through sending an e-mail with some pictures attached. John http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=MOR-23760&N=700+400105+115&autoview=sku Quote
joe mcginnis Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 I have been making filter housings for the throw-away type filters for 10 years. It uses a Neon filter inside. I now have a new finned housing that bolts up where the original bracket did. For pictures and info - callent,joe@gmail.com Quote
55 Fargo Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 I got an unsolicited email through my Plymouth web site yesterday that was mildly interesting. It was from an Indian company trying to drum up resellers for their wares. It seems that they are making the sealed canister oil filters.And the master cylinder repair kit I got last fall from Roberts looks exactly like the ones shown on this company's web site. So I think I now know where some of our favorite vendors get their parts: http://www.dhwani-impex.com/product_OEM.htm Tod, is this a new company starting to produce parts for vintage Mopars. Although it is off-shore products, at least we know companies are out there starting to repro parts for our cars..........Fred Quote
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