Freightrain Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Ok, I know it's a easy switch, but need to ask: Do I need to change the fittings on the oil filter housing on the side of the block? Or will I just plumb the screw on filter housing to fit?I have the full flow/bypass(3 hose design). I guess I'll cap the small return line(plug it at the block). What I've been dealing with for the last 9 yrs is constant draining of the old filter housing, which makes it take 10-20 second to get oil pressure after sitting a week or so. After looking at a manual I have, I see there is suppose to be a drainback valve in that line. I pulled it all apart today and found that the "cap" of the valve had a small hole in it. This allowed it to constantly drain after shutdown. I'd just fix it, but parts are likely non-existent.Part TWO: That filter housing on the side of the block seems to need a new gasket(been seeping and wet forever). I tried getting it apart today with no avail. I got the four big bolts out but can't get the housing off the block. Don't want to break it trying, is it glued or pinned? My big manual doesn't show enough detail. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 It does not have a dowell in the block.When you install the screw on filter make sure and change the block and use the correct gasket for that block. There is maybe 4 different gaskets that will bolt up but only one for the block that you instal. I say block it will be a stand up housing that the filter head bolts to and the the pipes to the oil cooler will have to be used with the later screw on set up.There is a two full flow set up and a three full flow set up and a two full flow with the spinner filter. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 I'm going to check with my connection at Adelmans and see if I can get everything in a package deal that way I shouldn't have issues.Just can't see why that block won't come off the engine? Only four bolts and I can't budge it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Well, with some persuasion with a longer crowbar, I was able to pop it off the block without issue. Next stop, the junkyard. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 WTH!!! I get a call back from Adelmans and they don't have any screw on filter setups they can sell me. ???? What? Apparently they don't have any bad cores to strip parts from. Everything they have is complete/running and won't separate.Geez. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrem Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 WTH!!! I get a call back from Adelmans and they don't have any screw on filter setups they can sell me. ???? What? Apparently they don't have any bad cores to strip parts from. Everything they have is complete/running and won't separate.Geez.Larry, It might be worth checking with Global Truck Traders. They might have what you are looking for. You could PM counterman6, he works there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 WTH!!! I get a call back from Adelmans and they don't have any screw on filter setups they can sell me. ???? What? Apparently they don't have any bad cores to strip parts from. Everything they have is complete/running and won't separate.Geez.Larry what all do you need to install it on your truck. Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 If you can't find anything close to home,let me know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-69894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Well, I need everything I guess. It doesn't have an oil cooler, it does have a full flow filter on it.I've got the plate all cleaned up and was going to just reassemble it all.It's worked okay for 50 yrs, just thought since I'm fixing leaks I would change it over since I had to pull the whole contraption off. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-70397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Like I said over at the ATHS..... I will check the yard when I have day light. I dont get to the yard on weekdays untill after 6pm and by then its dark and I cant see in the containers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-70408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 No problem Trent. Just updating over here, looking at options. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/17069-switching-to-screw-on-oil-filters/#findComment-70446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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