Oil filter clearance problem on '74 360 duster

[v8440]

Hi all,

I think my car is missing an oil filter adapter of some sort. I have a '74 360 duster, and today I put a set of early 340 exhaust manifolds on it that I had lying around. One problem became immediately obvious: there was going to be no clearance to run a pipe down from the passenger manifold. So, I ran to napa and they came up with a filter that BARELY allowed the muffler shop doing the pipe to squeak a 2 1/4" pipe past the filter. This is a purely temporary situation-I won't be able to get the filter off without dropping the down pipe on that side, it's that close. I think there must be some sort of adapter to relocate the filter that I'm missing. Is this the 90* adapter I keep reading about?

If so, what's a good source to get one? Perhaps I should just put a remote filter setup on it and be done with it...

 

[66dartgt]

Yes, I'd check a swap meet or the parts for sale on this website or maybe moparts. Ebay is an option as well. Aluminum copies will be more $, there were lots of them standard on old darts, these will be cast iron. Either works fine, make sure you get the hollow bolt thats used to attach them.

 

[edbux]

I'd go with the remote filter. I don't have the 90 adapter on mine but I have headers. My major headache removing the filter the the trans dipstick tube. I remedied that with a Lokar flexible tube. Now it's almost a pleasure to change the filter. I almost went with the remote setup.

 

[charger70]

got mine from Mancini,
But WOW!!! they went up since then.


Item# oilfilad
Product Description
Package allows rotation of the oil filter 90-degree. Made of aluminum and provides necessary clearance for headers, engine swaps, etc. Filter not included. Fits "A" engines up to 1991.

MOPAR - Right Angle Adapter Kit
$139.95
MOPP5249624

 

[rumblefish360]

That there pictured is the stock oil filter adapter you need for what you have.