Boody Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Can someone tell me if the lines look right? The line from the bottom of the filter seems to be in the way of the starter. The motor I have didn't have a filter on it when I got it. The back line seems ok. If someone has a picture it would be helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boody Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 A picture may help. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccudahy Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Yes, they look very good to me, but I don't own a Pilothouse. I just had to do the same thing on my 218 in my coupe. I use the Mopar Oil Filter Adapter Package Instruction as a reference, found in the Download section near the of the Forum Menus. Othewise here is the link: https://p15-d24.com/files/file/58-mopar-oil-filter-adapter-package-installation-instructions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Looks right to me. Also looks like you have a longer starter than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boody Posted August 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Thanks thought the starter looked long . Have a couple have to check for different lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostviking Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I was thinking a 90 deg adapter, like the one at the top would point the tubing in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 that lower straight fitting in the block should be a 45 degree fitting that could kick the oil line away from the starter...not by much with that Bendix drive starter ya got mounted, but it would give ya a little more breathing room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boody Posted August 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thanks was thinking of trying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcotant Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Interesting thing to me, and maybe I am looking at it wrong, is that the ports are reversed between these two pictures ( that is which line goes to bottom of filter and which to top ). I am wondering which is correct. I had a diagram but i cannot seem to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 additional information - flathead bypass oil filter operation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencombs Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, dcotant said: Interesting thing to me, and maybe I am looking at it wrong, is that the ports are reversed between these two pictures ( that is which line goes to bottom of filter and which to top ). I am wondering which is correct. I had a diagram but i cannot seem to find it. I think that there is not one specific routing that applies to all filter housings. There were several makers of filter accessory packages back then. some used the bottom inlet routing and others use the side fitting as the inlet. I assume that was be cause of the different filters, sock or cartridge types having different flow directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 11 hours ago, JBNeal said: that lower straight fitting in the block should be a 45 degree fitting that could kick the oil line away from the starter...not by much with that Bendix drive starter ya got mounted, but it would give ya a little more breathing room. Here's a better view of the fittings in the block, showing the 45 degree elbow on the return side. 2 hours ago, dcotant said: Interesting thing to me, and maybe I am looking at it wrong, is that the ports are reversed between these two pictures ( that is which line goes to bottom of filter and which to top ). I am wondering which is correct. I had a diagram but i cannot seem to find it. Like Ken stated, different filter designs have different flow directions. My filter is clearly stamped OUT at the upper port, and that is the one I have plumbed to the return port in the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostviking Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Haven't found a proper "round to it" yet to get this done, but I bought a aluminum adapter to fit a modern style spin on filter. It fits inside the canister with room to spare. I was going to plumb it to the fittings on the canister and use a spin on filter rather than continue to use the sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Here you go... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boody Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I did get an elbow and changed the routing of 1 of the lines. I can remove the starter now without removing the oil line. Thanks for the help Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebanshee Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Mind sharing what size fittings you used? PO on mine used ugly hydraulic lines that might be sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 I used Weatherhead fittings for 1/4" line on FEF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boody Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 This is the bottom fitting that I used in the block. The elbow in the bottom of the canister is the same thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebanshee Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thanks. Looking to habe a clean install like that. I'm fairly certain mine is on the same port off the block which would make 0 sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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