Byronb3b Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have found a current prodiction sealed can oil filter that I "think" will work for a replacement for the oil filters used in some of the flatheads, the sealing flange is in the middle instead of near the top and the threaded holes are 1/4 instead of 1/8 so will need a bushing, I have installed a drop-in type on my car and have no use for the one I have, if someone wants to give it a try and report back to the group, I'll ship it out. I paid 14.00 bucks for it and would not mind getting that back. Byron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have found a current prodiction sealed can oil filter that I "think" will work for a replacement for the oil filters used in some of the flatheads, the sealing flange is in the middle instead of near the top and the threaded holes are 1/4 instead of 1/8 so will need a bushing, I have installed a drop-in type on my car and have no use for the one I have, if someone wants to give it a try and report back to the group, I'll ship it out. I paid 14.00 bucks for it and would not mind getting that back. Byron Do you have a manufacture/part number for that thing? I'd like to Google it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byronb3b Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 It's made by Flow Ezy and is a # FL 12 Lube filter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 It's made by Flow Ezy and is a # FL 12 Lube filter Interesting. That does look like a reasonably close match. I will do some serious measuring of canister sizes tonight to see how well it might fit in the bracket and how much the oil lines would need to be moved. Not real obvious where to actually buy that filter, but I can cross that bridge after I verify dimensions. That 10 micron element sounds nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byronb3b Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I thought even if not a perfect match, it might be an economical solution since after contacting a couple of the filter companies and learning that the old style throwaway type was not going to be made again. I bought the Flow Ezy from Oil Filter Service in Portland Or. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I thought even if not a perfect match, it might be an economical solution since after contacting a couple of the filter companies and learning that the old style throwaway type was not going to be made again. I bought the Flow Ezy from Oil Filter Service in Portland Or. Well, the dimensions of the FL-12 is amazingly close to those of a WIX 51035 I have on the shelf: Diameter: FL-12 is 4-5/16 while the WIX is 4-1/4, close enough to fit in the bracket. Height: FL-12 is 5-7/8 while the WIX is 5-3/4, close enough to fit my existing tubing. And I have a devil of a time looking at a pipe thread and figuring out what nominal size it is but the threaded holes on the WIX sure look about right for 1/4 NPTF. Looks like that filter will just bolt right in. I am going to see if there is a local supplier of them in my area. Out of curiosity, what was the price up in your neck of the woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Greg G. has an interesting collection of various MoPar oil filter cannister pictures. Even took a shot of mine with the T handle on top - holds a sock-type cotton filter. Mebby Greg'll become the (gulp) oil filter guru? P.S. You'all may remember what the heating oil guy always sez, "The oily boid gets the warm.":) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 If you paint the filter orange no one wil tell the difference from a distance that is not the fram filter. I have emailed the filter company and I am trying to get a price on a quantity order. I have a feeling that this might become a good replacement style filter that the drivers might still buy at the flea markets. After I get the info I will post some info for everyone. rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 If you paint the filter orange no one wil tell the difference from a distance that is not the fram filter. ...snip... I think you can get reproduction Fram PB 1/2P labels too and that would really make them look vintage. For myself, I was thinking black with the early (1928-33/34) reproduction Chrysler oil filter label that is available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 But they are not OEM................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Greg: For us guys that have drivers and I think that is the majority of us car/truck owners as a whole I think we are more concerend with what works versus sometimes what is OEM. If you are an POC/AACA car owner that is going for points judging yes then this would not work. But how many cars do you see at the shows that are drivers that might have a repro part on them and if this filter is cheap enought and does the job then I would go with it. Instead of spending $50-100 for a NOS Fram I would spend the $20 for a more modern filter with a better filtering material. How many car do you see with the old wixx's white cannister filter at the shows. I still see alot out there. The guys could paint the filter any color they want and then put on any filter they like to make it look OEM. I can go to Hershey next week and I can point out alot of Packards that have the wrong bumper bolts on them. A very good friend is make repro that have a bevel on the hex bolt and this look better that the original flat hex bolt and these cars are being judged for being Senior cars and the judges do not even know they are wrong appearances is what counts being pretty. Any thoughts. rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byronb3b Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have had the Flow Ezy for about a year, if I remember correctly it was $ 14.00, the inlet and outlet holes will need bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Rich, from your vantage point it was probably difficult to see that my tongue was planted firmly in my cheek regarding the OEM situation. See the oil filters 101 post for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Greg, No hard feelings to you for your tongue in cheak posting. I am still researching the cost but one company told me a price of $41.00 for each unit. Way tooooo much but will still pursue with the manufactuerer. Rich Hartung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The Flow Ezy company that makes the filters just informed me that the individual cost is 42 dollars for each filter. The Flow Ezy FL12 would have been a compatable filter being in the metal canister but at this price I do not think anyone would buy them. Gave the good old college try sorry guys. rich hartung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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