[Tigers] Oil filter question

[Thomas Witt]

Tom,

There are a number of shorter filters for the Ford block.  Chrysler used the 
standard PH8A but also had a shorter PH43. Unfortunately that is still too 
long (as far as I know).  There is also a very stubby filter (used on 
Renault's I think). It is only about 1-1/2" tall (sorry I don't recall the 
number).  Over the years a lot of Tiger owners use the angle adapter 
available from Ford Motorsports (and perhaps others).

If you are inclined to seach around there are other obscure options out 
there. As mentioned the Chrysler cars use the same filter type and certain 
models had angled filter mounts.  In my case I used and adapter from a big 
block Ford van.  It comes out the block at 90 degrees, but also angles 
nicely under the frame rail. To some extent its location probably helps to 
disipate heat.

>I am back at work on my Tiger. I am finishing the engine now and have a
> bunch of questions. I will limit them to one at a time.
>
> I would like to know if I can run a "shorty" oil filter on my '85 302 
> Tiger
> engine in place of the remote filter setup?
>
> Thank you. I am excited at the prospect of actually completing my project
> in the near future and driving it.
>
> Tom Milton
> Lansing, IL.