Re: FL1 Trivia Question

[Rob Guerra <tiger351w@attbi.com>]

>The trivia question:  Why does Ford use this shape on the end of it's
>filters?  What does spline arrangement represent?  I'm pretty sure of
>the answer, so I'm curious to see if anyone else has the same info.


Answer:  an easy way to make royalties on all the stupid filter wrenches 
sold to home mechanics!

I use a Snap-On strap wrench with articulating handle and it seems to work 
on all my various cars.


Rob