Oil filter doesn't fit

[Meet-Joe-"Dart"]

I'm probably doing something wrong... just got the 360 into my Dart.(was originally a 318 ) Everything lines up... but the oil filter. I cant thread it on, its rubbing against the exhaust pipe on the passenger side. Was the 318 oil filter any different from the 360?

Thx:shaking2::shaking2::shaking2::shaking2:

 

[mullinax95]

Have you tried not using the 90 degree adaptor and just use a short type filter instead of the long type? I have TTI headers and use the short filter straight to the block.... if this helps.

 

[66dartman]

loosen your 90* adapter and rotate it about 90 degrees where the filter is threaded on from the rear of the engine.

 

[Meet-Joe-"Dart"]

Have you tried not using the 90 degree adaptor and just use a short type filter instead of the long type? I have TTI headers and use the short filter straight to the block.... if this helps.

So can I simply remove the 90* adapter and just thread in the filter to the block?

I don't think I can turn the adapter backwards as my filter would hit the transmission.:banghead:

thx

 

[mullinax95]

So can I simply remove the 90* adapter and just thread in the filter to the block?

I don't think I can turn the adapter backwards as my filter would hit the transmission.:banghead:

thx

If you have the appropriate hardware you can. I got my parts at the dodge dealership. They have names for each part but I can't remember them. Theres a nut with threads (filter screws on it), a base plate, and a base plate gasket. I didn't know what to call these items but the parts guy looked them for me.

 

[70aarcuda]

So can I simply remove the 90* adapter and just thread in the filter to the block?

I don't think I can turn the adapter backwards as my filter would hit the transmission.:banghead:

thx

you can turn the adapter to face the other way..it will not it the trans...trust me..lol

if you remove the adapter you need a filter plate that bolts onto the block...


use the shorter ph43 filter or whatever filter it cross reference to that you like.

 

[john27pa]

66dartman is right. I have mine facing to there the filter in by tranny. It wont be at the 9-oclock position, it will be at the 7-8 o'clock position. I have mine that way with headers and its the only way a filter will fit with headers is with the 90 degree adapter-trust us. keep adapter bolt loose/snug for now until you get engine in car then swivel till you get it in good position.

 

[momoparnut]

Leave it loose because youll need to move it. When you get everything together. See pic

 

[mullinax95]

66dartman is right. I have mine facing to there the filter in by tranny. It wont be at the 9-oclock position, it will be at the 7-8 o'clock position. I have mine that way with headers and its the only way a filter will fit with headers is with the 90 degree adapter-trust us. keep adapter bolt loose/snug for now until you get engine in car then swivel till you get it in good position.

Here are the pictures WITHOUT adapter

 

[mullinax95]

Is that crickets chirping ?

 

[Meet-Joe-"Dart"]

No crickets here!!!! I'm going to go try another attempt I'll keep you posted. Many many thanks!rayer:

 

[74DartSwinger360]

I run my filter and it is the large fram filter with no 90 degree bracket and TTI headers with no issues.

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

Is that crickets chirping ?

If that doesn't work, Mullimax can make you an adapter out of wood! That guy is amazing when it comes to what can be done with wood. I know i've seen him in action!

 

[Meet-Joe-"Dart"]

Many many thanks guys... I loosened the nut and spun the 90* adapter around (no it did not hit the transmission:finga and uhhh yup.... works like a charm, as you can see.


(so basically I had the 90* adapter on backwards!!!:violent1

Thx again... love this forum you guys rock!!!