Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

[AirTool]

I've noticed some of the oil filters that cross over from the Motorcraft FL-1A are about 1/4" inch longer. The Mobil 1 was about 3/8" longer by my guess.

Has anyone had a problem getting a longer filter on/off a 5.7 330 due to the filter hitting the ex manifold?

AirTool

[TRDon]

RE: Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

dont the manifolds go up from the ports on your boat? They do on mine and I could have one as long as I want as long as it doesnt hit the clamshell. Not sure if that is what you mean though?

[Quinner]

RE: Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

If it's 3/8" longer then the Motorcraft filter you should be able to get it on, coming off may require you to tilt it to clear the threads. Just put it in a plastic bag when removing to catch any oil that may spill.

TRDon, guessing he has an Excalibur which has a remote filter mounted above the exh manifold, thread side up. Just enough space below the filter to remove it while keeping the filter straight up and down, with a standard size filter anyways.

[Hollywood]

RE: Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

Why are you using a Mobil 1 filter?

[Quinner]

RE: Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

HW,

I was thinking about asking that same question? Motorcraft has always been my filter of choice.

[TRBenj]

RE: Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

Mobil1 makes an excellent filter. Overpriced, IMHO, but at least its not a Fram! Wix/Napa and the Motorcraft filters are also excellent and more reasonably priced.

I believe that M1 will fit, though. Pretty sure my buddy ran one for a while on his Excal/196.

[AirTool]

Re: RE: Will a Mobil 1 Filter hit the manifold?

dont the manifolds go up from the ports on your boat? They do on mine and I could have one as long as I want as long as it doesnt hit the clamshell. Not sure if that is what you mean though?

See Quinner's response:

TRDon, guessing he has an Excalibur which has a remote filter mounted above the exh manifold, thread side up. Just enough space below the filter to remove it while keeping the filter straight up and down, with a standard size filter anyways.

Yep, exactly.

Why are you using a Mobil 1 filter?

I knew there would be at least one that couldn't resist.

HW,

I was thinking about asking that same question? Motorcraft has always been my filter of choice.

Quinner...you had willpower to start but then caved in with peer pressure.

Mobil1 makes an excellent filter. Overpriced, IMHO, but at least its not a Fram! Wix/Napa and the Motorcraft filters are also excellent and more reasonably priced.

I believe that M1 will fit, though. Pretty sure my buddy ran one for a while on his Excal/196.

I picked Mobil 1 as an example because it seemed extra long and I knew it would get "attention".

Thanks for the responses. I might try it just to see if I can make it work. I agree....getting it off will be harder than getting it on.

AirTool