[Tigers] Oil filter question

[genepadgett at comcast.net]

If you do want to go with the shorty filter, I would suggest checking on filter availability first. I used to run one on my 260 but was having a hard time finding the Fram filter that fit. I tried using a WIX, but it seemed to be just a bit thicker, making it a very tight fit and a real struggle to get on and off over the tip of the nipple adapter. Especially messy off when it had oil in it, given its vertical mounting position. 

I am putting the CAT headers on my 347 and was thinking about going with the shorty filter again. While CoolVT is correct that they will allow the shorty filter to fit, the clearance is very tight. About 1/16 inch between the front header downpipe and the side of the filter. At least for the WIX filter I put on for test purposes. Too close to all that exhaust heat for my comfort, even with the jethot coated headers. 

And as he says, other headers may be a problem. When I was running headers from Sunbeam Specialties on my 260, I had to go back to the original remote setup. 

Just my 2 cents. 

Gene 

----- Original Message -----
From: CALUMETAIR at aol.com 
To: tigers at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 2:56:04 PM 
Subject: [Tigers] Oil filter question 

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. 
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