Re: [FWDLK] Oil filter conversion was RE: [FWDLK] Oil Filter Interchange?

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Andy -

I did the conversion on my 58 Ply (using the Fram K21 kit) from a shunt-type
(canister with large bolt running thru it) to a modern PH8A.  Went very
smoothly.  Takes 30 minutes. Now I can remove the filter from the top,
although it's still a tight squeeze.  Also, PH8A filters are common.  Not
the case with CH36APL, which is the filter that the canister requires.

>  Is it worth doing?

It's very difficult to change that upside down canister without having the
car on a lift.  The first time I tried, I dumped six quarts of oil on my
driveway, as the canister wasn't exactly  seated correctly.  Yes, six
quarts.

> Is there any reason not to do the conversion?

If your car is a show car, you may lose some points, due to lack of
originality.  I'll take that chance.

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Goodney" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:58 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Oil filter conversion was RE: [FWDLK] Oil Filter
Interchange?


> I've noticed a few people mention in this thread that there exist
conversion
> kits that convert a canister type filter to a screw on. I'm interested in
> this. List members who have done this conversion, how did it go? Is it
worth
> doing? Do you have any problems? Is there any reason not to do the
> conversion?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Andrew Goodney
>
> 1956 New Yorker
>
> www.seniorblanco.com/~chrysler/