Jeff, are you saying that the NAPA filter and the WIX filter are the exact
same construction and quality? Some manufacturer's downgrade the spec's for
"ghost" brand products. Just wondering ....?
Terry Banbury
Mk III
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> From: Bob Harris[SMTP:harris88@eznet.net]
> Reply To: Bob Harris
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 4:44 PM
> To: Jeff McNeal; Spitfire List
> Subject: Re: Oil filter score against Jeff: 4-0
>
>
> Jeff,
> At NAPA,I've bought filters for my Spitfire that were 5/8 x 5/8
> thread,these are made by WIX,I've also bought Wix filters at an auto parts
> store,WIX # 51374,your NAPA store can cross these,they should be the same
> number with one number or letter added in front of it. All NAPA stores
> should have a listing for a Spitfire as a matter of fact they should have
> 2
> one with 5/8 threads and 1 with 3/4 threads The last one I got with 3/4
> threads came with an adapter.(but I prefer the 5/8 threaded filters,they
> are
> smaller and allow oil pressure to build faster)
> If they cant come up with one,have them cross reference a FRAM
> PH922A
> Good
> Luck,
> Bob
> Harris
>
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