Oil filter help 460 FI
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Oil filter help 460 FI
Fellow 460 owners I need some help and advice. On my 460 (info is in my signature) I was wondering if there was an adapter to put the filter 90 degrees instead of 45 degrees. I want to put the filter straight up and down. Every time I do an oil change on my truck I lose almost have the oil because the filter is too far to the side.
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I always install them empty. With a good oil pump your engine won't be dry for long. I also remove them slowly with a drain pan directly under before I drain the oil from the filter. Don't completely remove it until it's drained all it can on it's side.
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Transdapt makes a kit for remote filter. Screw on the adapter, make up the hoses and mount the filter anywhere.
When doing an oil change, I just splash a touch of oil in the top(to oil the threads), and some to swish around the top to oil the o-ring then screw it on. If you are still unsure about dry start up, unhook the coil wire and crank for a few seconds. I don't worry about it. Just hit it and within a few seconds you'll have oil pressure. There is enough oil in the system to survive a start up. Might tap for a second, but not a problem.
If removing it causes a mess, then take a small screwdriver and knock a small hole in the bottom and drain it first. Then unscrew it.
Also, there is a Ford swivel adapter they used in Vans. Removed the thread insert that filter screws onto. The adapter then threads into block. You can rotate the adapter around to any position.
When doing an oil change, I just splash a touch of oil in the top(to oil the threads), and some to swish around the top to oil the o-ring then screw it on. If you are still unsure about dry start up, unhook the coil wire and crank for a few seconds. I don't worry about it. Just hit it and within a few seconds you'll have oil pressure. There is enough oil in the system to survive a start up. Might tap for a second, but not a problem.
If removing it causes a mess, then take a small screwdriver and knock a small hole in the bottom and drain it first. Then unscrew it.
Also, there is a Ford swivel adapter they used in Vans. Removed the thread insert that filter screws onto. The adapter then threads into block. You can rotate the adapter around to any position.
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