Spin on oil filter adaptor

[Bert Poliakoff]

This will fit a 3.5" filter head either top or bottom bolted. It uses a filter for a Ford big block or a Fram PH8a $ 150 shipped CONUS

 

[Larry Louton]

Hello Bert, Will this fit a 1972 BMW Bavaria with the 3.0 original engine? I like that spin on feature.
Thank you
Larry Louton

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

Larry, hello

It depends on the size of your filter head and/or the canister . This will only work/replace a `can with a 3.5" diameter can. Yours may be 4"




"

 

[Larry Louton]

Took your dimensions out to the garage and I have the (4) inch. Almost a good idea. Thanks for your time.
Larry Louton

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

Hi Larry, again
No problem We tried

 

[HB Chris]

Bottom bolt filters are 4” and top bolt (later style) are 3 1/2” and much easier to change.

 

[Larry Louton]

Stevehose as a hero again sent me thread/ ad from Ireland Engineering that has the adapter with your first oil filter for free.
Thank you for your interest.
Larry Louton

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

Their adapters are only for bottom bolted IIRC

 

[Larry Louton]

Hello Bert, What is a bottom bolted IIRC? I seem to learn a new term everyday on this site.
Thank you
Larry Louton

 

[Stevehose]

Ireland says it fits 4” bottom bolt setups which is what I thought Larry has based on his description. Larry, the bottom bolt refers to the bolt going through a hole in the metal canister from the bottom into the housing.

 

[lip277]

As to bottom vs top bolt M30 oil filter housings.....

Top Bolt:

Bottom Bolt:

 

[Larry Louton]

Hello All, My question to Bert was to the meaning of the Acronym, IIRC? I have rechecked my oil filter and it is indeed a (4) four inch with the head of the bolt at the bottom.
It is on my list of purchases which seems to grow larger every day instead of smaller.
Thank you
Larry Louton

 

[Stevehose]

the meaning of the Acronym, IIRC?

"if I recall correctly"

 

[Larry Louton]

Hey, I resemble that remark.
Thank you
Larry Louton