Date:         Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:29:29 -0800
Reply-To:     laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM
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From:         Steve Delanty <laurasdog@WEIRDSTUFFWEMAKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: larger filter for 1982 aircooled
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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...


Steve
EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"