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Ritzy1 · 06-07-2018, 11:10 AM

Anyone know where I can source the fitting for the inlet side of the original oil filter on my '48 59A-B? The one that has the restrictor hole?

Someone has messed up the threads on the original, and because of the compression fitting, I can't chase the threads far enough down to fix them.

Thanks, Dave

Kube · 06-07-2018, 11:15 AM

Dave, You should be able to find a fitting at NAPA with the correct threads and simply solder up the orifice and drill a hole. Factory specification was .058" - .062".

Ross F-1 · 06-07-2018, 11:48 AM

NAPA Weatherhead #1512 is the correct fitting, already comes with a .060" orifice. I understand it may have been discontinued, but there are undoubtedly many still in stock around the country.

Kube · 06-07-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross F-1

NAPA Weatherhead #1512 is the correct fitting, already comes with a .060" orifice. I understand it may have been discontinued, but there are undoubtedly many still in stock around the country.

Wow! Cool...

mrtexas · 06-07-2018, 11:56 AM

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/WH_1512

JSeery · 06-07-2018, 12:42 PM

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They are fairly common because they are used on tubros.

Ross F-1 · 06-07-2018, 12:47 PM

Last time I went to buy one, it had to be ordered from the distribution center. When it arrived, it was the wrong part, someone had guessed at the part number for a Tee and it got inventoried that way. When they checked they came back that it was NLA. But likely still in inventory some places. The ones for turbos are usually not the right flare: http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/oilinre.html

Ritzy1 · 06-07-2018, 02:35 PM

Success! Showed in stock at a NAPA store not too far away. The local store is having it shipped to them, and I'll pick it up next week.

Thanks for everyone's input! You guys are life-savers!

JSeery · 06-07-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross F-1

The ones for turbos are usually not the right flare

That is true, but fairly easy to adapt IF you can't find anything else. It is also possible to braze up a fitting and drill it to size.

donald1950 · 06-07-2018, 03:20 PM

i believe i have one of a 50 ford. PM me with a name and address and i will send it to you early next week........ don.

Ritzy1 · 06-08-2018, 03:59 AM

Thanks Don, but I think I was able to find a new one at NAPA. If it's not as described when it comes in, I'll circle back with you.

06-07-2018, 11:15 AM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? Dave, You should be able to find a fitting at NAPA with the correct threads and simply solder up the orifice and drill a hole. Factory specification was .058" - .062". __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

06-07-2018, 11:48 AM	#3
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? NAPA Weatherhead #1512 is the correct fitting, already comes with a .060" orifice. I understand it may have been discontinued, but there are undoubtedly many still in stock around the country. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

06-07-2018, 11:56 AM	#5
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/WH_1512 __________________ 41 woodie https://41fordwoodie.weebly.com/

06-07-2018, 12:42 PM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) They are fairly common because they are used on tubros.

06-07-2018, 12:47 PM	#7
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? Last time I went to buy one, it had to be ordered from the distribution center. When it arrived, it was the wrong part, someone had guessed at the part number for a Tee and it got inventoried that way. When they checked they came back that it was NLA. But likely still in inventory some places. The ones for turbos are usually not the right flare: http://www.go-autoworks-store.com/oilinre.html __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

06-07-2018, 11:10 AM	#1
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Source for oil filter inlet fitting? Anyone know where I can source the fitting for the inlet side of the original oil filter on my '48 59A-B? The one that has the restrictor hole? Someone has messed up the threads on the original, and because of the compression fitting, I can't chase the threads far enough down to fix them. Thanks, Dave

06-07-2018, 02:35 PM	#8
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? Success! Showed in stock at a NAPA store not too far away. The local store is having it shipped to them, and I'll pick it up next week. Thanks for everyone's input! You guys are life-savers!

06-07-2018, 03:20 PM	#10
donald1950 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 461	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? i believe i have one of a 50 ford. PM me with a name and address and i will send it to you early next week........ don.

06-08-2018, 03:59 AM	#11
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Re: Source for oil filter inlet fitting? Thanks Don, but I think I was able to find a new one at NAPA. If it's not as described when it comes in, I'll circle back with you.