1960 ford F100. Has a larger than stock steering box. The oil filter clearance is not enough for the standard spin oil filter. Does anyone use a shorter style filter? If so do you have the brand/part number? Appreciate it.

I use a Wix 51085 which is just under 4” where the 51515 is just over 5”. Been using them for 5 years and easier for me to install it do to steering. O’Reilly’s near me stocks them. I went by the Wix specs for the 51515 when looking for a compatible shorter filter. 

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

Thank you! That would fit about right.

they are just a chrysler filter.everything from the slant to 440 used them.

I also use the Wix 51085 on my 54.  Motorcraft FL300 is another short filter.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

You may also try a FL820S motorcraft  I am pretty sure the threads and gasket surface are the same.  

Located in Harford County Maryland 

It’s just not the threads and gasket, you need to make sure the bypass pressure and other specs for the correct filter are met. Wix quality  is rated very high and it’s been my choice for years. Our Dart Iron block and head dirt track race engines and my Bonneville engine get their racing filters. 

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

Thank you for all the advice. I went with the Wix 51085.

I had the same issue with my 48 mercy m47 with 292 and Toyota steering box. I purchased a adaptor and remote mounted the oil filter. Fram has a short filter, but in my case it was still to close. the remote is great  just  be sure to use good lines