Just finished adaptor for spin-on oil filter and cleaned and installed new filter in the draft tube canaster but the thing is dripping my just added new 20/50 w oil. Does the new filter need to soak up some oil before it holds it back or should I block off the whole mess and add PCV system...somehow?

Ron: did you ensure the drain back tube in the back of the canister, into the pan, is clear? Also, what many fail to take into account, is that crankcase ventilation is dependent on getting air "into" the engine, thru the mesh in the Oil Filler Cap. Often they are plugged with dirt & dirty oil. Hence no proper venting. Clean it thoroughly, if it won't clean up well, replace it!.. Also some small after market caps are next to useless as intake vents.

Paul

As Paul brought up, you’ll need to verify that the drain back tube is clear.  This is that curved ¼” tube coming out of the road draft tube and back into the block.  If stopped up, then the canister isn’t draining back to the block properly.  Another spot of contention is the face of the road draft tube where it bolts to the block.  If this is not true or straight, then oil is simply leaking at this point.  But I like the idea of doing away with the road draft tube anyhow and going with a PCV system.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Product Service Letter P-344 April 29, 1957

Crankcase ventilation tube oil leaks. (1957 272 truck and all 57 car engines)

On some early production 1957 272, 292, 312 engines, oil leakage may occur between the crankcase ventilation cover and the cover gasket. This leakage can result from the use of the vent screen assy (EAD-6841-A) which is too long and does not allow the cover to seat properly on the gasket.

To eliminate this oil leakage , use metal cutting shears to trim the vent screenassy to a length of 1 13/16 inches.

I found this in my service bulletins and thought I'd share,

Kevin Bigwin

Kevin S in Akron, Ohio

spin on oil filter adapter? where do i get one?

mummert? T-bird aftermarket supplier?

i'm new with Y's.



thanks

This ain't no L-Kamino!

NAPA has them

You can get new filters for the breather cannister from Tee-Bird Products (Part # 6A631A) in Exton, PA.

http://www.tee-bird.com/

I also have a part number for AC Brand that some folks may still carry (Part # FB 24 Breather Element)

A.J.

South Jersey

SMSgt USAF Retired 
1955 Ford Ranch Wagon & a couple of old guitars...Life's Good!

Ron, the guys are all on right track but i can add this, i often find when fitting road draft breather covers that the little strap holding the retaining nut is often crooked due to the cover being knocked when being moved about  and the result is the tin cover only pulls down to one side and allows any oil to drip out, also the new filters are too long WIX 42841 and need trim to fit nice. I recently built new engine etc and was amazed at oil leak on floor under breather tube, and ran my finger around the canister lip and body and there it was, it was just a matter of bending the nut and strap to pull down evenly and no leaks. Hope this helps. Regards Aussie Bill.  G,Day LON.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

NAPA has the road draft filter as well at a very reasonable price.

-Gary Burnette-

I have found Sacramento Vintage Ford good for parts for my 56 f100. I have seen the spin on oil filter kit in there inventory for about  $25.00.

Hang loose and enjoy the ride.

Brisbane Australia