Tight Fit- What Oil Fliter SBF in 50 Ford ?

fl300 has the same gasket and threads as an fl1a. it's just shorter. fl400 is a different diameter.

 

I found a really short (like 2 1/2") Wix Filter that was used on a Renault for a 302 powered Jeep...

Part Number: 51335
UPC Number: 765809513358
Principal Application:
Agria, Aksa, Bomag, Dynapac, Lister, Farymann, Renault, Saab-Scania, Other
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 2.483
Outer Diameter: 3.670
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-P*** Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI: 280
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
15614 2.834 2.462 0.255


Here's the 1 QT Ford Filter info:

Part Number: 51515
UPC Number: 765809515154
Principal Application: Chrysler Family of Cars/Trucks (57-70), Ford Family of Cars/Trucks (57-00), Mazda Trucks (94-00), Toyota Landcruiser (71-96), various HD applications - (Two Quart version is 51773)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.178
Outer Diameter: 3.660
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-P*** Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Ends: Metal
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI: 290
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.200

 

Here in Oz i have used a Ryco Z89A. This is the filter used on 2.0 litre OHC Ford 4 cylinders in the 70's.

 

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