Oil Filter adapter issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DoubleL · 12-26-2023, 11:56 PM

Okay, so another riddle. 1965 C20 with a stock 283. I am looking for an oil filter adapter to convert to a spin on. I bought a transdapt adaptor 1024 that didn't fit. Then I went to NAPA and bought a Mr. Gasket that didn't fit. Both kits came with bolts that were to small to mount to the block. Pics attached are the block and the part I removed. To the left is the stock bolt ( the larger one)and then the one they supplied. Any ideas?

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-27-2023, 12:27 AM

If the only issue is the bolt size for fitting the adapter, maybe you could get away with just drilling out the holes on the adapter to fit the original size bolts?

Another option would be finding a heli-coil that screws into the original bolt hole and accepts the smaller bolt from the adapter kit.

**Alloyvert** · 12-27-2023, 10:17 AM

I had some sealing issues with the adapter the PO installed on my 283 and went with this one from Speedway.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1956-...pter,1159.html

**GranPanteraRoja** · 12-27-2023, 11:10 AM

I also bought the unit from Speedway and it fit great with no issues

12-26-2023, 11:56 PM	#1
DoubleL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 305	Oil Filter adapter issue Okay, so another riddle. 1965 C20 with a stock 283. I am looking for an oil filter adapter to convert to a spin on. I bought a transdapt adaptor 1024 that didn't fit. Then I went to NAPA and bought a Mr. Gasket that didn't fit. Both kits came with bolts that were to small to mount to the block. Pics attached are the block and the part I removed. To the left is the stock bolt ( the larger one)and then the one they supplied. Any ideas? Attached Images __________________ My 1965 C-20 project https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835095

12-27-2023, 12:27 AM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,425	Re: Oil Filter adapter issue If the only issue is the bolt size for fitting the adapter, maybe you could get away with just drilling out the holes on the adapter to fit the original size bolts? Another option would be finding a heli-coil that screws into the original bolt hole and accepts the smaller bolt from the adapter kit. __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-27-2023, 10:17 AM	#3
Alloyvert Active Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: SE WI Posts: 116	Re: Oil Filter adapter issue I had some sealing issues with the adapter the PO installed on my 283 and went with this one from Speedway. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1956-...pter,1159.html

12-27-2023, 11:10 AM	#4
GranPanteraRoja Luchador Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 52	Re: Oil Filter adapter issue I also bought the unit from Speedway and it fit great with no issues



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