On a lot of the Mopar cars the PH8A (FL-1) is spec-ed. When Chrysler had
clearance issues they used the PH 43 (equivalent???). I don't think the
diameter is any smaller, but it is shorter if that helps anyone.
Tom Witt B9470101
----- Original Message -----
From: ron fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.biz>
To: 'FunbeamChuck' <FunbeamChuck@comcast.net>; 'Tiger Mailing List'
<tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 1:49 PM
Subject: RE: Oil Filter Adapter
> Chuck
> I have been using Puralator L20195 oil filter on my adaptor for
> years. However, I do not have an LAT oil pan on my 260 engine. This
> filter is smaller in diameter than the FL-1, 1/2+qt vs 1qt so it should
work
> for you or at least be an alterantive. I think that Puralator # equates
to
> an FL-300. It's the filter that most Ford Escort or Taurus use.
>
> FL-1 diameter = 3.76"
> L20195 diam = 2.95" it is slightly bigger than the rubber seal
>
> Hope that helps
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of FunbeamChuck
> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 12:01 PM
> To: Tiger Mailing List
> Subject: Oil Filter Adapter
>
> I just purchased a Ford Racing Oil Filter Adapter Item #379-M-6880-A50
from
> Jegs for $49.99 ($58.98 Incl Handling).
>
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=33773&prmenbr=
> 361 I've tried several ways to get it to fit, but it appears that my LAT
Oil
> Pan (Aluminum Tiger) has a lip on it that prevents me from screwing the
Oil
> Filter (FL-1) on the adapter. Am I doing something wrong? Has anyone else
> with the Tiger Oil Pan had the same problem? The Funbeam is a 260, stock,
> and stock exhaust manifold.
>
> Thanks for the assistance.
>
> Also, does anyone have an Exxon Type Tiger Tail I might be able to
acquire,
> or know where I can got one, or more? Mine is getting quite grubby and
after
> repeated washings it's in need of replacement... Thanks...
>
> All the Best,
> FunbeamChuck
> B382001278
> THE FUNBEAM
>
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