I have a 292 that I rebuilt and when I went to start the engine the oil squirted out of the oil filter between the oil filter and engine like the oil passage was blocked. I tore the engine back down, all the oil galleys are free, bearings line up with oil hole, the heads line line with the oil passage ways and rocker arms oil passage way line up, replaced the oil filter, check the relief on the oil pump seems to move freely. Started the engine up again and same problem. Everything is rebuilt or new on the engine including oil pump. Any thoughts on what could be the problem? The engine is a 1959 and has a spin on filter

Skyliner

Yes. The engine was built for a spin on filter and the filter sits tight against the block from what I can tell. Thanks

Skyliner

just a thought  are you using the proper filter I seem to remember for used a spin on filter with a built in relief valve and if you didn,t use the right one it would leak or blow the filter just a thought   Shakey Pete

Skyliner:

The filter fits tight against the block?  There is supposed to be a steel adaptor plate that seals against the block and the filter seals against the adaptor.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

It sounds like the oil filter gasket is not seating on the stamped sheetmetal adaptor properly.  Are you using the original '59 adaptor plate with the gasket against the block?  Is the piece that threads into the block and has the external threads for the filter tightened into the block fully?  These pieces are pretty good stock although they might weep a little.  Are you using any kind of gasket or O ring on the nipple for the filter, there should be none!  Are you using the right filter Fram PH-8A or equalivent?  There are a lot of filters that seem to have similar patterns and will screw on the nipple.  But there are slight differences such as the diameter of the rubber seal which would not seal on the Y's adaptor. I am not recommending a basic PH 8A as it comes from Walmart it isn't too good a filter, but it will fit and not leak.

Doug T

The Highlands, Louisville, Ky.

Yes the engine has the original adaptor plate and it seems to be level and in good condition. I have used several filters, current is the fram ph8a and have tightened them way beyond normal installation. Not using any other oil rings other than what is supplied with the filter. I am more suspecting the relief valve in the oil pump even though it seems to move freely.

Skyliner

Did the rubber O-ring fall out of the filter before you spun it on? I'ts happen to me. Also on removing the old filter sometimes the O-ring sticks to the block so you could end up with two rubber gaskets on it, thats also happen to me. Cheap Fram Filters.

I don't know if it will matter in this instance, but the plate also has a top and bottom. Do you have it installed in the propper orientation.


Lawrenceville, GA

There is also an o-ring between the adapter plate and the block too. Are you sure it's there? O rings fall out of any brand of filter. Back when our gas stations were service stations and not convenience stores, we would teach our grease monkeys to press the o-ring into its grove and then oil it all the way around.

Kenneth

Fredricksburg, Texas

Check the oil filter o ring several times. It has only one o ring. I will check the adaptor plate and see if it has an o ring between it and the block and the correct orientation. Good suggestions Thanks.

Skyliner