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I just bolted up my long branch manifolds and the passenger side manifold hits
the oil filter, even though I installed the adapter that tilts the filter
rearward. I bought everything from R.A.R.E., so I thought it would just bolt on
and work. There is not even enough room to install the top stud or exhaust pipe
flange. Is there a different piece that the oil filter screws onto that I need
to use? Mine is the original part for a 1972 455 engine (mounted to the
R.A.R.E. aluminum adapter).
I spent about an hour at the parts store looking for a very short oil filter
and came up empty handed. Does anyone here know if there is a short filter
available? If there is a short filter, will I have to unbolt the exhaust pipe
to change filters?
The only other idea I have is to buy an oil filter relocation kit. I found the
Trans Dapt 1120 at Jegs and Summit. Does anybody have any experience (good or
bad) with this kit, or another suggestion for a kit to relocate the filter? If
I have to go this way, where is the best place to mount the remote oil filter?
Thought that I would have the engine back in the car by now, but I need to get
this issue worked out first. Any help will be greatly appreciated...
Thanks,
David Learner
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