I would not use a Fram
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html
See link "Filters to Avoid"
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilters.html
Don Malling
Francis P. Gowash wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
> In August I posted a query on oil filters ( for TR3A Spin-on ). I am new,
> after 44+ years, and have picked up a 1958 TR3A. It had a Beck-Arnley
> 041-8988 filter and I was looking for a replacement. Thanks to all that
> responded. Here is what I received:
>
> FRAM PH3600, PH 2870A, PH966B
> MOTOCRAFT FL400S
> NAPA GOLD 1516, NAPA 1034
> MOBIL1 M1209
> AC PFL400A
> PUROLATOR PL20195
>
> Well.....A certain distributor provides the FRAM PH3600 so I am trying that.
> I guess that bypass, flowback valves, burst strength, filter capability
> (particle trap capability?), size etc. are things associated with oil
> filters. Since the cost is relatively low, comparatively, and the function
> pretty important, I guess then that I would sure like to know which is
> "best". Most of us have been simply looking up the vehicle make/year/etc.
> and grabbing the appropriate one off of the shelf without much thought about
> it. One approach has been , hey if it works why worry?. That usually is OK
> if the source is understood but it sure would be nice to know more. So, here
> is the real question. What is considered the "best" for this car? Hope this
> doesn't cause any dissention among the troops!
> Thanks, Fran
> 1958 TR3A TS32465L
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