64 292 leaking around the oil filter

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sdmando

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I have a 64 model f-250 with a 292 y block that will not stop leaking around the oil filter. I believe it came out factory with a spin on filter, because it does not have an adapter plate to replace a cartridge filter.I made sure to clean up the mounting surface before replacing the filter,but every filter I have tried has leaked {fram,wix,purolater,and motorcraft} Has anyone else seen this issue?
 
There really is an adapter on the block. It was a stamped steel affair. If someone had an oil filter on over tight, that adapter could have been bent getting the filter off. Remove the filter, and clean the area where it screws on. There is a big nut in the goo. Remove the nut, and there is a gasket between it and the block. Clean the part well, if it looks bent, it may be easier to buy one than to get it straight enough to seal. To get the proper gasket, buy an oil filter cartridge for a 54 Ford car or truck. It should have a fiber gasket. Check in the box before paying for it. The rubber gaskets will be forced out by oil pressure. Clean the area behind the adapter very well. All the crud here will end up in the main oil galley. If you cant find an adapter, seek John Mummert on Google. He carries new ones.
 
If fitting up a new adapter use contact cement to hold the seal on to the plate when offering it up tp the block, keep it clean..
 
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