3000 oil filter conversion kit install

[3nails4life]

When installing the conversion kit does this big nut need to be removed?

 

[Texasmark]

I did the conversion years ago and as I recall if things don't want to fit, change what prevents things from fitting. With that said, since the sealing flange and start of the threads on the screw on filter, are on the same plane, you need threads that protrude from the engine casting and fit the filter threads . looking at that, I'd say the nut goes....if its a nut screwed on to a hollow threaded pipe.....where the oil enters the engine.

 

[shaun wallace]

Yes it comes out, pitch it. New bolt/stud comes with adapter plate and gasket. It is tight, impact works best.

 

[sweetskillsrk]

Exactly what Shaun said. I just did this a couple years ago on my 3000 and I had the same question. That nut is CRAZY TIGHT. I had a breaker bar and 4 foot of pipe on it and she wouldn't budge so I had to pull out the big guns. I had an 1/2" electric impact on it for probably 30 seconds before it finally loosened up. I think I was too ginger in tightening the new adapter down so I have a slight oil seep/leak there. I would suggest getting the new setup guttentight, but no need to install it with an impact.

 

[Destroked 450]

The adapter does need to be tight but not to tight
I broke a brand new adapter once when I really cranked down on the stud while tightening it

 

[sotxbill]

The adapter does need to be tight but not to tight
I broke a brand new adapter once when I really cranked down on the stud while tightening it

The gasket that comes with the adaptor kit is crap and very very hard to seal. I usually use the old gasket or make a gasket.

 

[sweetskillsrk]

Good to know I'm not the only one, thanks sotxbill. Maybe I'll make a gasket and reinstall next time I change the oil.