[Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter

[Thomas Witt]

Fram makes a number of  remote oil filter adapters. A quick search of Google 
Images might help you find what you are looking for.  Others have gone to 
the block style adapter. It has roughly a 90 degree configuration that is 
one piece (no hoses!).

I see a number of advantages to the 90 degree adapter, some of which are no 
hoses and more room in the tight engine bay. From a heat perspective the 
filter is rather thin and likely dissipates heat.  The original setup puts 
that heat into the engine bay. The other style adapter puts the heat more in 
the airstream of cooler air moving under the car.  The disadvantages are 
having to get under the car to change the filter and possible header/exhaust 
clearance.

I found an adapter off a Ford van that not only had the 90 degree bend, but 
the filter was also angled outward more into the airstream. Also, because 
the adapter rotates around the center attachment bolt it allowed the filter 
to follow the frame rail angle.  The list won't take pictures, but if I can 
find the image I'll send it separately.

Tom


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Will Seay" <wseay at embarqmail.com>
To: <tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:51 AM
Subject: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter


>I have seen a number of Tigers with a remote oil filter adapter that 
>doesn't
> require bending and manipulating oil hoses every time an oil filter is 
> changed.
> The adapter is mounted at the front of the engine, replacing the OEM 
> assembly.
> Hoses connect permanently to the adapter assembly and don't have to be 
> messed
> with when a filter is removed or replaced.  The filter just screws into 
> the
> adapter (filter inverted from stock orientation) and hose connections 
> don't have
> to be disturbed.  Does anyone know who makes an adapter like this or where 
> I can
> buy one?
>
>
>
> Thanks, Will - 382001570
>
>
>
> Will Seay_____________