You can use the the filter without the heater but not without the stand pipe.

 

the stand pipe is broke at the top but the filter still slides over the standpipe

 

The top of the stand pipe has a spring loaded valve. When you screw down on the filter cap the filter pushes down on the top of the standpipe to open the valve. I believe the valve is there to keep crap from entering the stand pipe when the filter is removed and to keep it from being run without the filter. I am sure this will also help hold the filter in place.

 

it does hold the filter in place but the valve on top is open would that hurt any thing

 

and if i cant use it how much are they

 

http://catalog.powerstrokeshop.com/p...&subcat1=86780 I think they go for about 40. The stadpipe has LEFT HAND THREAD!

 

we tryed to weld the hole we cut in the oil pan back but was just burnin holes in it so we jb welded it so hopefully that works out ill know tomorrow that simple fuel pump swap out turned out to be a living nightmare for me thanks for your help guys

 

What where ya weldin on her with?

 

Glad to hear you got it out.

 

For future reference ,, there is a replacement drain plug available ,,it has you drill a hole in the old pan threads ,,that makes a big enough hole to remove the tappet....

 

Good to know. Any info on where to get one? Is it a Ford thing or a universal thing available for all makes years and models?

 

X2 Id like to know.

 

So now he tells us! LoL Just kidding any info would be great.

 

Its called a pan saver ,,I read about it on TDS ,,,no luck finding where I saved the link yet...I 'll keep looking ....