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Old 10-03-2011, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
What size is the engine? 170 or 240 I-6? Both use the same FL-1A Motorcraft oil filter. Since the 170's oil filter threads directly into the block, it's gotta be a 240.

The reason the FL-1A will not fit: A previous owner installed a 1965/72 Galaxie/LTD 240 oil filter adapter (C5AZ-6881-A). It's not the same adapter as used on an Econoline 240 (C5TZ-6881-A).

Short FL-1A = FL-300 oil filter. Originally designed for use in 1975/78 Mustang II's w/a 302.

There wasn't enough space between the engine cross member and the oil filter adapter to use the FL-1A, because Ford shoehorned this engine into the engine bay.
Thank you sir. I'll check out the adapter at the next oil change.

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