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To: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
Subject: Re: oil filters
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 14:39:18 -0700
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <35EED81B.48AF@sympatico.ca> <35F07CAB.C85@worldnet.att.net> <35F07C74.26C8@sympatico.ca> <35F185FF.9246CFE@ameritech.net>
Ron Fowler wrote:
> 
> I checked an AC/Delco filter application book today.  As to AC/Delco
> filters, they now recommend a PF13 with a 3/4 x 16 adapter for all
> Spitfires from 1968 - 1980 (1300 and 1500 engines).
> 
> As I have noted before, I am currently using PF53's.  I started using
> these in 1992 on my first 1980 Spitfire.  At the time, it was the
> recommended AC/Delco filter (and it is made in the United Kingdom!).
> The PF13 is about the same height as the PF53 but is a bit wider. My
> guess is that it probably has about 30% more capacity than the PF53.
> The PF53 is the current filter used by GM on 1995-98 Geo Trackers with
> 1600cc engines so capacity is probably not an issue.  I'm going to stick
> with the PF53's.
> 
> Ron Fowler
> with TR7 oil/air filters on back order from TRF
> with TR8 air filters on back order from TRF (Uses PF20 AC/Delco filter)
> 1980 Spitfire

They not only fit G.M. & 1500, they also are the Dodge Shadow.


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