Yes- I had though of a shorter filter.  I do have the rams horns manifolds, so I'll wait and see how it all looks and go form there.
Thanks for the part numbers you guys!

If you can use the F-1 type filter and it just needs to be shorter (not stick out from the block as far as the F-1) try a Fram PH8994. It has the same thread pattern (screws right on) is the same diameter but is an inch or so shorter. I had to use one to clear the steering linkage on my '56 Ford Fairlane when I changed to Rack & Pinion steering. If you need more room you may need to use the 90 degree angle design.

If the potential interference is only slight, why not just go with a filter shorter than the common FL-1A? I use the shorter filters on all my Y Blocks (with a "Filter Mag").
Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

if the FE ones are the same below is the part numbers for them if one wants to hit up ebay or their local dealership to check for availability.

'58 to '59 - 332/352 - C0AE 6881-A
'59 - 430 - B8E 6881-A

And the bolt adapter to block is a 5/16"-18 x 1 1/8" and its part number is 20406-S8

1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan - 292 Y8 - Ford-O-Matic - 155,000 mi

Thanks guys-
At least I guess availability should not be a problem.
I'll wait and see what kind of interference there is going to be, if any. 

I have a few, I think the FE one is the same.

55 Vicky & customline

58 Rack Dump, 55 F350 yard truck, 57 F100

59 & 61 P 400's, 58 F100 custom cab, 69 F100, 79 F150, 82 F600 ramp truck, 90 mustang conv 7 up, 94 Mustang, Should I continue?

What about a remote mount filter and relocate the filter to the frame under the cab of the truck?

I know of a 90* filter housing but its for the FE bocks and I can not find any Ford illustration or part number related to a 90* oil filter housing for the Y blocks.

The '56 F600 that we have at work that sported the proper Lincoln Y block had the plain old filter screwed into the side of the block with no 90* adapter but then again this was a single exhaust truck so there was no exhaust in the way on the driver side by the oil filter itself.  Plus the gear box mounted further aft which prevented the installation of true dual exhaust.

1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan - 292 Y8 - Ford-O-Matic - 155,000 mi

Yes, Ford actually had one as Original Equipment on Y blocks that went into big trucks with ram horn exhaust and tight steering gear/frame rails as I recall. Surely someone on the site has one they will sell to you pretty cheap.


Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

I'll be installing a '56 F-600 steering box in my '56 F-100 soon, and I hear there may be clearance issues with the oil filter.
I'm using the common FL-1A Ford V8 filter.  Has anyone used a 90-degree adapter on a Y block?