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Slonaker · 01-17-2006, 06:10 PM

My new crate 350 needs an oil filter adapter for the screw-on oil filter. I was going to just buy a new one if they weren't too expensive, but the auto parts store didn't have one. I now plan to use the old one off the 305. The folks at O'Reilly sold me a Fel-Pro oil cooler kit when I asked for an oil filter adapter gasket, and said that is the only way they sell the gasket.

It came with a lot of o-rings that I don't need and 2 gaskets. My plan was to use the gasket that looked like the one that came off the old engine, but the adapter was installed on the old block without a gasket.

Of the two included gaskets, both have holes that line up with the bolts, but neither of them is shaped like the adapter. Which of the gaskets do I use?

Would NAPA or someone have a new part with the gasket? Is it actually supposed to have a gasket? Does the kit I have even have the right gasket, or is the included gasket for a different shaped part that is used by an oil cooler?

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 01-17-2006, 06:13 PM

Are you talking about the piece that the filter actually screws to? That doesn't use a gasket.

Slonaker · 01-17-2006, 06:30 PM

Yes, the aluminum piece that has two bolt holes in it. It bolts to the block with two bolts, and the filter threads onto it. It just bolts in place metal-to-metal, huh?

I was told that it uses a gasket, but I guess the info was wrong. I figured the previous owner screwed it up, just like everything else he touched on the truck.

Thanks,

Slonaker

jimfulco · 01-17-2006, 11:13 PM

No gaskets on the factory piece. Aftermarket adapters such as Mr.Gasket use a gasket.

http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/317/...-Big-Block.htm

Slonaker · 01-18-2006, 10:18 AM

That's the one. Thanks, guys.

Slonaker

01-17-2006, 06:10 PM	#1
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Oil filter adapter gasket? My new crate 350 needs an oil filter adapter for the screw-on oil filter. I was going to just buy a new one if they weren't too expensive, but the auto parts store didn't have one. I now plan to use the old one off the 305. The folks at O'Reilly sold me a Fel-Pro oil cooler kit when I asked for an oil filter adapter gasket, and said that is the only way they sell the gasket. It came with a lot of o-rings that I don't need and 2 gaskets. My plan was to use the gasket that looked like the one that came off the old engine, but the adapter was installed on the old block without a gasket. Of the two included gaskets, both have holes that line up with the bolts, but neither of them is shaped like the adapter. Which of the gaskets do I use? Would NAPA or someone have a new part with the gasket? Is it actually supposed to have a gasket? Does the kit I have even have the right gasket, or is the included gasket for a different shaped part that is used by an oil cooler? Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-17-2006, 06:13 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Oil filter adapter gasket? Are you talking about the piece that the filter actually screws to? That doesn't use a gasket. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-17-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Oil filter adapter gasket? Yes, the aluminum piece that has two bolt holes in it. It bolts to the block with two bolts, and the filter threads onto it. It just bolts in place metal-to-metal, huh? I was told that it uses a gasket, but I guess the info was wrong. I figured the previous owner screwed it up, just like everything else he touched on the truck. Thanks, Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-17-2006, 11:13 PM	#4
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Oil filter adapter gasket? No gaskets on the factory piece. Aftermarket adapters such as Mr.Gasket use a gasket. http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/317/...-Big-Block.htm

01-18-2006, 10:18 AM	#5
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Oil filter adapter gasket? That's the one. Thanks, guys. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado



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