I also try to use the ph-8a size filter on as many vehicles as I can. My
55 Chryslers run them also after converting over to the spin on type.
do try to not use farm if possible after reading about their construction
though. Used them for years with no problems though I must admit.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curtis French" <cmf392@xxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Oil Filter Interchange?
> As far as I know Chrysler Corp used the PH8A size oil filter on all its
> motors, 6 and V-8, throughout the 60s and into the 70s, switching at some
> point to the shorter PH43, to save a couple of cents I suppose. Still
> later, the company used some even shorter/smaller filters that fit the
same
> flange, but I found out nearly 20 years ago that the PH8A would even
replace
> the midget filter on my 2.2 four cylinder. It's what I now use on my 94
Ram
> truck.
>
> I usually change my own oil, but occasionally save time by letting Super
> Lube or the like do it. One time, the changer saw the filter on my small
> block and exclaimed, "He's got a Mustang oil filter on this Barracuda!"
(5
> liter Mustangs also use the PH8A). It took me a few moments to convince
him
> and the manager that I wasn't running the wrong filter. Another time/plce
I
> took a 1966 Barracuda Slant 6. Their listing showed the correct
replacement
> filter being a PH43 and they refused to use a PH8A unless I signed a
waiver
> of liability.
>
> The point of all this is that the parts book listings will sometimes
> reference to a later smaller size filter that will fit but would not have
> been used by the company before sometime in the 70s. I use the bigger
PH8A
> size on everything I own except for my 56 Plymouth which uses a canister
> type oil filter.
>
> Curtis
> 56 Belvedere club sedan
> 59 Coronet 2 dr hardtop
> 63 Valiant convertible
> 64 Polara convertible
> 65, 66, 67 and 69 Barracudas
> 67 Hemi Charger
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Stragand" <Dave.Stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 9:32 PM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Oil Filter Interchange?
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I seem to be finding all different numbers listed for sealed
> canister-type oil filters for:
>
> 1958 Plymouth 350
> 1959 DeSoto 361
>
> The one that pops up the most seems to be cross-referenceable to a Fram
> PH8A, but I find several other variations out there.
>
> Do any of you use the PH8A on your cars? Is it a valid replacement?
>
> -Dave
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