short 302 ford oil filters

is there a shorter filter for the 302 ford.the normal filter is alittle to long for my frame swap.(s10 in 53 ford car). its too close to the steering shaft. anyone have an option other than moving the filter.

 

Yep .

Z89A are what they are called down here..about 1 1/2" shorter than stock, maybe a little smaller diameter too.

 

what brand?

 

In a Motorcraft brand it`s a FL300. Hope this helps. G***erman

 

Motorcraft FL300 is short, maybe 4".

 

I like Wix but use Fram numbers for conversation. The PH43 is shorter than the PH8A, shorter still is the PH16. The Wix 51553 is 2" long. Reportedly the Wix 51311 is a little longer than the 51553. One of these will do you. check for the Wix equivelent of the Frams.

 

I think I used a filter for a 2.2 Chrysler on my Lotus which used a Ford type filter for a short filter. Use care because the Ford filter had an internal byp*** if the filter became clogged and the Chrysler didn't. Or something like that.

 

If the shorter filter does not work, there is a filter adaptor that turns the filter 90 degrees, Ford Racing and others have them.

 

A toyota pickup 22r filter works. Fram ph3614

 

this is why i love the hamb.....in a matter of no time i got the answers i needed....thank you!!!

 

Try Napa Gold 1068 if my memory serves me correctly.

 

That filter adapter is also on old (66-72? maybe more) 6 cyl Ford vans.

 

I went into my local Autozone, and the guy behind the counter knew what I wanted when I asked for a short filter.

my want to try that.......
there is a photo of it installed in my build thread

 

My '71 van with a 240 six had the 90 degree adapter.

 

I use the PH3614 on my 302. Works great in a low clearance application.

 

Motorcraft EFL90 or equivalent as fitted to 4 cyl Pinto.It's about 3 3/4 inches long.

 

Volvo 62-atleast 90 i think
B18-B20 ,B21-B23 .B230

 

Nobody mentioned just going a remote??

 

Yeah, I had to go with a remote, or find a 2-inch-tall filter. Otherwise it would hit the frame. Kit not cheap but has thick full pressure lines, etc. It works fine; not so good looking but you could dress it up a bit if you want to.

 

I had to go remote, and would recommend against it, if it can be avoided. It's at least 5 more places you can leak oil from, and just makes for a less tidy engine compartment.

 

You could also get one of these adapters from Ford. I think Speedway sells them to.

 

It's in the new speedway catalog, don't get much easier. $75.oo
The Wizzard

 

Last time I checked Ford Motorsport price was $55.

 

Wix 51335 is 2"!

 

i didnt want to go with a remote,,,i had looked at that as a last option....thanks again for all the help.

 

i got a motorcraft RAcing 90 degree adapter and the parts house sold me a lawn mower filter short and small aimed it down on the model A

OH IT HAS NOT GIVEN ANY TROUBLE, BUT I HAVE NOT STARTED IT YET

 

I actually am using a short filter on mine instead of the adapter for that reason, except right now I'm using a fram.

 

You have received a lot of info. Here is some more. Check out NAPA GOLD 1335. My car has a 302 and the filter is close to Vega box.

 

I use a NAPA 1348 for my 302 to clear the Vega steering box

 

I used the adapter, couldn't be easier and keep full size filter.