Remote Oil Filter
Because the oil filter on the B21FT is in such a convenient spot, NOT!,
I thought that a remote oil filter would make my future motor manitence
much easier. Since the engine compartment on the 240 is really crowded,
I couldn't find a spot that would keep the filter level (keeps spills to
a minimum) and away from exhaust heat. Based on these criteria, I
decided to mount the filter behind the front bumper on the passenger side
inside the fender. The filter is 'above' the bottom surface of the
bumper so it should be protected from road debris and stray critters.
In a hard front impact the oil filter might be damaged, but if the impact
is that hard, you'll probably need a tow anyway. The hoses are run
from the motor along the inside frame rail and pass through an opening
in the splash pan then to the filter. I used a 90 deg bent piece
of 1/8" aluminum sheet to allow the filter mount to be attached from the
top. I also installed edge protectors wherever the hose might be
abraided by the sheetmetal edges.
I bought Perma-Cool stuff for my remote filter out of the Jegs
catalog. I used the 'dual port' single filter mount (#771-2791, ~$18)
that allows for the hoses to come in from the side rather than the top
of the mount. The spin on adapter (#771-111, ~$9) goes on the block
and a got Spectre 1/2" braided oil line with those fancy end fittings/covers.
I got the barbed fittings from Home Depot and sealed the threads with teflon
tape. Whichever brand of filter mount and adapter you go with, just
remember that the threads are 3/4"-16 and are usually listed as "Ford/Chrysler"
threads.
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