Technical Oil filter question

I have an NOS oil filter from the '80's , crosses to PH 13 Fram , PF 35 AC , PER40 Purolater . I can't remember what it fits !

I'm looking to change oil & filter on my 327 small block , spin -on type and wonder if this fits.

Just pull the old one and check to make sure the threads and gasket match up?

I feel dumb for even asking this

 

Yep, it'll work just fine.

 

Thanks ....it'll save me buying another one !

 

is it a 327 that was adapted to a spin on? i think the adapted motors use a different filter than a stock, from the factory spin on type. if i remember right. someone will correct me if i am wrong.

 

Easy little trick I've been doing for years. Didn't want the rust issue nor expense of chrome filter covers on my rods , so I give them a quick shot of paint before I install them. Yes alcohol is usually involved !

 

I don't know , I haven't driven it enough to change oil & filter ...... this is the first time. I'll check this out. Thanks

 

The only 2 types of adapters I have seen will use either the filter you have (equivalent to Napa#1061) or a Napa #1515. The easy identify is the filter you have has the gasket all the way out to the outer edge , and the other one has the gasket about 3/8" inboard of the outer edge. Here is a comparison


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And don't use the wrong one. I did once, filter spun right on but I never checked the gasket. Dumped 5 quarts right onto the street. Ya live and learn.

 

i had a '67 camaro/250 inch six that i used these on. more filter area and the same $.

 

Thanks for the photo Buck . I had bought this old filter back when I was running 350's in my rods, and also had an iron duke in a '27 T roadster

 

I wonder how old oil filters hold up to time? I think the only thing I'd be worried about, is the glue holding the filter material to the end caps.

I'm curious because I have a couple 1970s vintage AC filters for a Chevy, and would like to put one on my old car, because it looks neat (and you can kind of see it, with the fender well headers, high nose, etc). I just wonder if I'm risking oiling issues...

 

Never thought of that aspect Squirrel....can't be much worse than a J.C.Whitney toilet paper filter??!!!

 

I agree with above, you CAN use that filter, but I wouldn't!

Right for you application, but wrong in most other senses!

 

The question ain't is it worse, the question should be; is it good enough for your engine!!

 

i had/have a bunch of old oil filters and always wondered what the shelf life was.
i did cut some open that "hinted" of being stored in a damp spot and there were rust stains on the paper element.

 

Your probably better off using the old AC filters. They were USA made. The new AC are now made in China.

gary

 

Good news , the filter was the right one , and no leaks. There were 2 bolts into the block under (above) the filter , if I remember correctly , these held the adapter onto the block?? been a long time since I messed with this stuff , and even back then , I just spin the old one on & off.

 

There is a bolted on adapter no matter which type block it is. the difference is, on the early blocks with a spin on adapter, the filter gasket fits against the adapter. On the later blocks, the filter gasket fits against the block itself.

 

Yeah, counter guy gave me the wrong one once, maybe for a 305 Chevy instead of a 305 Buick, same results as yours!

 

Yea I think the one I had used was for a pontiac. The gasket was further inside.