AFordable oil filter

[glenn in camino]

I have the side cover, the gasket, and the curly tube with a threaded fitting on one end. I need the instructions and any other parts I might be missing to install this oil filter on my Model A.

[Tom Endy]

Glenn:

Slide the unthreaded end of the curly tube into the oil outlet up toward the front of the valve chamber. Push it in as far as it will go. It fits tight, so you may have to wiggle it into place. Rotate it up, it will just clear the valve spring. position it so the threaded end is horizontal and sticking straight out. Remove the fitting from the end of the curly tube. Position the valve cover in place and stick a drift through the hole into the curly tube and guide it into place. At the same time with a third hand install a couple of valve cover bolts.

Next take the fitting you removed and worry it back onto the curly tube through the hole where you stuck the drift. The fitting has to catch two sets of threads so be careful not to to strip either thread.

Filters:

Pennzoil PZ1
Fram PH8A
AC PF-2, PF-20
Motocraft FL1A3
Napa 1515
Lee FL-2

Put some grease on the rubber gasket of the filter and screw it on by hand. Do not tighten it with a wrench. You will need a wrench to get it off.

The hex on the oil pan bolt is a 15\16". Be careful not to strip it.

Tom Endy

[oldmanandakid]

Would someone like to expound on the merits, or lack of, for this system. It sounds reasonable to me. What about the benefit for an older or high mileage engine? Thanks, Jerry

[glenn in camino]

Thanks Tom. I've had this thing so long that it's missing a part. I called Brattons and they have parts. They are sending me the brass nut.

[J Franklin]

The benefit of filtering engine oil is well known. Dirt and grit will shorten the life of any engine

[Al Bass]

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some pic,s

[Smitty]

How well do these work? My A is a daily driver and a filter would be of great benefit to the A's motor.

[Tom Endy]

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

Thanks Tom. I've had this thing so long that it's missing a part. I called Brattons and they have parts. They are sending me the brass nut.

Glenn:

There are some good photos posted on this string. When you get the brass fitting it sits in a recess and you have to use a real thin wall socket. A spin-tight works well.

Several people are asking about the benefits. I have put 41,600 miles on my vic since I bought the car in 1994. I installed the filter as soon as I got the car. I have two engines that have been in the car at different times for various reason. Each time I remove the valve cover it is clean inside with no sludge.

Tom Endy

[John LaVoy]

We did an oil filter review in the Summer 2005 issue of Model A Times. The Afordable unit was the one we felt did the best job of circulating the oil through the filter. We later added an adapter to turn the filter up and down instead of sticking straight out.

The picture shows the added bracket and filter position.

[MrTube]

Originally Posted by John LaVoy

We did an oil filter review in the Summer 2005 issue of Model A Times. The Afordable unit was the one we felt did the best job of circulating the oil through the filter. We later added an adapter to turn the filter up and down instead of sticking straight out.

The picture shows the added bracket and filter position.

Wow, thats nice!

[CarlG]

BTW That adapter bracket is a current "Genuine Ford" part. I have the same set-up that John has and it works great!

[bettlesr]

Al:
I wish I had seen these pictures before I put mine on a couple of years ago. I wound up sticking the copper tube into the hole for the front main instead of the oil feed hole. Good thing it didn't seal to well. Was only on a short time before I corrected it. On my new engine I have a full pressure system and I used the "Taylor" filter that mounts on the timing gear side cover. Had to modify it for AN-6 fittings in and out. Runs at 35 psi now. Does any one know the p/n for the right angle adapter? Thanks
Dick

[gibby]

I was just looking in the speedway catalog last nite, and noticed that they carry a ford 90 degree adapter for $90.

[oldmanandakid]

Thanks Tom and John that was needed info. So with an oil filter in place does that mean it is OK to run modern detergent oil in the Model A engine?

[oldmanandakid]

One more thing Tom, what is a spin-tight?

[MrTube]

Originally Posted by oldmanandakid

Thanks Tom and John that was needed info. So with an oil filter in place does that mean it is OK to run modern detergent oil in the Model A engine?

It has always been OK to run modern detergent oil in the model A engine. If anything is not ok, its to insist on running non-detergent oil in anything other than a pressure washer pump!

[Tom Endy]

Originally Posted by oldmanandakid

One more thing Tom, what is a spin-tight?

A spin-tight is a device that has a screwdriver handle with a socket head on the other end. They usually come in a set and are usually smaller sizes, below 9\16". The wall of the socket is thin and is the only tool I could find that would fit in the recess of the valve cover.

Tom Endy

[CarlG]

Seems like I've used Craftsman 1/4" drive socket that worked OK. The socket wall is thin enough to fit in the recess.

[glenn in camino]

Thanks everyone. I should get the brass nut from Brattons in a few days and will install the system next week. The pictures were especially helpful.