348 Oil Filter Adapter

[Gold348]

Looking to put a spin-on oil filter adapter on my '59 348. Any recommendations?

Summit says this one fits. Anyone used it?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-1134

 

[64ss409]

It's the first time I have seen that one.

 

[Gofish]

Haven’t seen that one. I used Show cars 3222A with the 3222 bypass valve. No issues.

John

 

[Geary Trussell]

I have used the die cast spin on adapters and had small cracks (easy to crack during installation) that caused leaks, If i ever buy another one it will be a solid billet unit.

 

['37-4D]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRD-1024

Uses Ford style filters such as Fram PH-8A and doesn't require the factory bypass.

 

[Gold348]

Haven’t seen that one. I used Show cars 3222A with the 3222 bypass valve. No issues.

John

Thanks for the recommendation!

Do you know the adapter's thread size for the spin-on filter? (e.g., 13/16"-16, 3/4"-16, etc...)

 

[Gold348]

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRD-1024

Uses Ford style filters such as Fram PH-8A and doesn't require the factory bypass.

Thanks, 37-4D. Can you explain the pluses and minuses for not having the factory bypass and using Ford-style filters?

 

[Gold348]

I have used the die cast spin on adapters and had small cracks (easy to crack during installation) that caused leaks, If i ever buy another one it will be a solid billet unit.

Do you know of any solid billet units you would recommend?

 

['37-4D]

Thanks, 37-4D. Can you explain the pluses and minuses for not having the factory bypass and using Ford-style filters?

The adapter without the bypass uses a Ford filter with a built in bypass I believe. Some find this version less prone to leaking.
Maybe @Don Jacks can shed more light here.
Here is a hint though that happened to me and a few others from what I've read:
Make absolutely certain the engine-stand mounting bolts aren't too long so as to not damage the adapter due to the tip of the bolt being longer than necessary! You will leak!!!

 

[1958 delivery]

Looking to put a spin-on oil filter adapter on my '59 348. Any recommendations?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-1134

Yes, keep the canister

 

[Gofish]

Thanks for the recommendation!

Do you know the adapter's thread size for the spin-on filter? (e.g., 13/16"-16, 3/4"-16, etc...)

No off hand. It’s a standard Chevy oil filter.

John

 

[Gold348]

Yes, keep the canister

@1958 delivery I currently have a spin-on adapter, but believe it's the culprit for a leak I'm having. It was on the engine when I got it, so not sure what it is. The engine is in a boat, so the adapter is not easy to get to or look at. I also have clearance issues with the bottom of the hull to contend with, so compact size is important. I plan on pulling the current adapter to see what's in there and wanted to prepare for possibly replacing it, so created this thread. If you know of any good spin-on adapters, I'd appreciate any recommendations. Thanks.

 

[63 dream'n]

Looking to put a spin-on oil filter adapter on my '59 348. Any recommendations?

Summit says this one fits. Anyone used it?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-1134

Read jwhotrod entries

http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/convert-my-60-348-to-spin-off-oil-filter.31603/#post-297333

And if difficult to remove the oil filter if you have space to relocate to a remote filter
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/oil-bypass.35614/#post-351983

 

[Don Jacks]

If the engine was recently out of the boat it's possible that a bolt that was a little too long was used and cracked your existing adapter.It's an easy mistake to make.

 

[Gold348]

If the engine was recently out of the boat it's possible that a bolt that was a little too long was used and cracked your existing adapter.It's an easy mistake to make.

Thanks for the heads up @Don Jacks . I plan to pull the old adapter out soon, so we'll see. I have to keep the boat in a storage lot, so can't just go out to the garage and do it, unfortunately.

 

[Gold348]

Read jwhotrod entries

http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/convert-my-60-348-to-spin-off-oil-filter.31603/#post-297333

And if difficult to remove the oil filter if you have space to relocate to a remote filter
http://www.348-409.com/forum/threads/oil-bypass.35614/#post-351983

@63 dream'n Thank you for that. Canton Racing looks like they make some nice products. I'll check them out.

 

[Gold348]

Another option I have is to get rid of the adapters entirely and go back to using a canister filter like the engine was designed to use. Anyone using a canister filter? Any recommendations?

 

[303Radar]

If I take a look around, I bet I can find my original canister and pieces from my 348 car.
I wonder if that would work for a boat?

 

[DonSSDD]

If I take a look around, I bet I can find my original canister and pieces from my 348 car.
I wonder if that would work for a boat?

As long as there is room in the area, it should work great. It is taller/longer and would hold more oil.

 

[303Radar]

Looks like the one I have is 6.75 in length, with the top 3/8th or so in the block: