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MAC71 · 03-08-2015, 10:37 PM

My 69 396 that I recently got and just rebuilt the engine on has a strange oil filter adapter. Also the by pass valve had come apart.

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This next photo is a old adapter from the 350 from my 71 c10. It spears this type will work. Am I missing somthing here.

leadfoot067 · 03-08-2015, 11:09 PM

yep the small block unit is the same..as long as the 396 block has the sealing surface for the filter..

**FirstOwner69** · 03-08-2015, 11:16 PM

FYI... My 69 350 3/4 CST/20 came new with a cartridge type filter. I replaced it in the 70s with an aftermarket adapter and spin-on filter. The filter required with the adapter was actually a Ford part number. Perhaps the 69 396s were in the same boat and someone changed yours out. I THINK the 70s or 71s started using spin-on filters.

mechanicalman · 03-09-2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC71

My 69 396 that I recently got and just rebuilt the engine on has a strange oil filter adapter. Also the by pass valve had come apart.

This next photo is a old adapter from the 350 from my 71 c10. It spears this type will work. Am I missing somthing here.

I think firstowner69 is right, but I find it confusing to see two oil filter adapters in the same picture, I don't know which one you had on your engine.

How about a picture of the mounting area without the adaptor installed on the 69 396 and tell us which adaptor came off that?

Mike C · 03-09-2015, 07:17 AM

My '69 has the canister or cartridge type filter. I jacked around with the aftermarket spin on adapter for about 1/2 a day putting it on and taking it off 4 or 5 times. Never could get the POS to seal up.

Went back to parts store and got replacement filter and put the OEM back on. I wish you better luck with yours!

hamjet · 03-09-2015, 10:07 AM

Same style came on my W engine. thinking about keeping it, not that far yet. I suppose if it doesn't leak, I'll keep it..

03-08-2015, 11:09 PM	#2
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	Re: Oil filter help yep the small block unit is the same..as long as the 396 block has the sealing surface for the filter.. __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH

03-08-2015, 11:16 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,847	Re: Oil filter help FYI... My 69 350 3/4 CST/20 came new with a cartridge type filter. I replaced it in the 70s with an aftermarket adapter and spin-on filter. The filter required with the adapter was actually a Ford part number. Perhaps the 69 396s were in the same boat and someone changed yours out. I THINK the 70s or 71s started using spin-on filters.

03-09-2015, 07:17 AM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Oil filter help My '69 has the canister or cartridge type filter. I jacked around with the aftermarket spin on adapter for about 1/2 a day putting it on and taking it off 4 or 5 times. Never could get the POS to seal up. Went back to parts store and got replacement filter and put the OEM back on. I wish you better luck with yours! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-09-2015, 10:07 AM	#6
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Oil filter help Same style came on my W engine. thinking about keeping it, not that far yet. I suppose if it doesn't leak, I'll keep it.. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.



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