At 09:21 AM 11/19/2003, david wrote: >I just called Wix filters tech line and had them look up the largest >filter with the same specs as my stock oil filter for my 1982 aircooled >Westy. They came up with a winner. Wix # 51515 its about twice the size >and has the same specs for antidrain valve and for the internal bypass >valve that opens between 8-11 psi. I am going to switch over next oil >change. I think there's enough room in the stock location for it but >since I have a remote filter now it will be no problem for me. > >david >1982 Westy If that's true than there's LOT's of filters that fit.... A WIX 51515 is an *extremely* common Ford application. Fits almost all Ford V-8's and many 4's and 6's also It crosses to a LOT of other filters, some of which hold nearly 2 quarts! Careful though, not all have drain back valve and appropriate bypass valve, although many do...
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