Installing 95% oil filter system issue

[JSeery]

I think the clearance issue is going to depend on a lot of factors that can very between installations. You just about going to have to figure it out as you go. Might consider a trial fitting with a separate piece of tubing before you start binding the one you intend to use.

 

[Bored&Stroked]

If you are worried about clearance with your headers, then you can put an 1/8" NPT 90 degree male-to-female elbow into the block, then the adapter from 1/8" NPT to 1/4" compression/flare. This should enable you to keep the line close to the block and away from the headers. Now, you may have to make or modify your own lines - but that isn't a big deal.

Best of luck on getting your new engine done and on the road!
B&S

 

[AnthonyG]

Couldn’t find the right adapter at hardware store. Found the 1/4”-1/8” pipe thread adapter but couldn’t find the one with the nipple on the inside that the tube flare needs. What’s it called? Thinking the ones I found that were similar but w/o a nipple were NPT.

 

[cas3]

its a flare fitting. auto store should have it, common on vacuum lines, brake lines etc

 

[marko39]

its a flare fitting. auto store should have it, common on vacuum lines, brake lines etc

Is there any reason a compression fitting can't be used, less trouble to work with?

 

[dan35]

this is all going to help when I do mine, thanks!

 

[Bored&Stroked]

Couldn’t find the right adapter at hardware store. Found the 1/4”-1/8” pipe thread adapter but couldn’t find the one with the nipple on the inside that the tube flare needs. What’s it called? Thinking the ones I found that were similar but w/o a nipple were NPT.

I'd go to a NAPA store or maybe Jegs or Summit Racing - they have extensive catalogs of fittings.

When it comes to flare fittings - you need to know which flare type - there are three. It is most likely that you're looking for a 45 degree angle SAE type flare. Don't make the mistake of buying an aircraft flare 'AN' of 37 degrees.

 

[AnthonyG]

I discovered the correct fittings were on the filter I got. There’s 2, the one at the top is a 90 degree, the one at the bottom is strait. Just to get the motor in I took the 1 off the bottom & used on the return treaded hole on the block. Good for now. I think the correct designation for the fitting is npsm 1/8” male-npt 1/4” female, adapter.

 

[51 MERC-CT]

. I think the correct designation for the fitting is npsm 1/8” male-npt 1/4” female, adapter.

Actually (1/8 male NPT- 1/4 Female inverted flare )

 

[Ken hash]

Here are the instructions I used on my flatheads. Now I still have oil pressure at an idle.

 

[AnthonyG]

Got it & thx again! 51 Merc-Ct SleezeBay had

 

[Ken hash]

These are the instructions I used on my engine. Now there is oil pressure at an idle.

 

[FlatheadTed]

Thats a good one Ken ,