Oil filter adapter thread replacement

[TRWRacing]

Stock adapter threads are booger'd up on the end, which makes it hard to thread oil filter on. 360 with dual exhaust with stock manifolds. Just a 3/8" ratchet with extension to remove/replace it with a new one?

 

[diymirage]

IF you are lucky, yes
if not, you need a 1 inch socket with the beveled edge ground down to get it off

 

[TRWRacing]

Hoping to get lucky. The engine has 500 miles on the rebuild.

 

[krazykuda]

There were two different styles one internal driven with a 3/8" square drive, or external driven with hex.

 

[TrailBeast]

It can also be turned around and you only have to mess with those threads one more time.

 

[TRWRacing]

I have one from my old 340 that has good threads with a square drive internal. I was able to get off via the engine stand with a 3/8" ratchet with some mite. I am not sure how difficult with the 360 in the car with the passenger side exhaust.