I have a quick question about the oil filter. We recently put the engine in and then when it was lowering, the oil filter was hitting the front sway bar (1" bar)and we removed it. There is no way it would fit, but I was told to just put a short filter on it. Has this happened to others and will I be ok with a short filter? No issues with using a short filter correct?
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I have a quick question about the oil filter. We recently put the engine in and then when it was lowering, the oil filter was hitting the front sway bar (1" bar)and we removed it. There is no way it would fit, but I was told to just put a short filter on it. Has this happened to others and will I be ok with a short filter? No issues with using a short filter correct?
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I dont think it will work with the short filter. The FE aftermarket bars have a different bend and can use the standard filter
Laurie S can chime in, but I think even with the short Mopar filter they hit
Laurie S can chime in, but I think even with the short Mopar filter they hit
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In your post you say that the aftermarket bars can work with the normal filter, but I think you meant it can't...just want to confirm. I am going to try the short filter, but if it does fit, there should be no issue running it right?
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Sorry for the typo, I dont think it will work, but if it doesnt hit, then you are good to go
I think though, you will find it still rubs or hits with suspension movement
I think though, you will find it still rubs or hits with suspension movement
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I had the same problem with the 390 in my fastback. Turns out the vendor sent me a 1-inch swaybar for a small block. Once they sent me the correct bar for a big block, I had no problems with the oil filter. I'm using a regular size Motorcraft racing filter.
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Not sure I understand how the sway bar interferes with the oil filter. How about some pics?
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I will have to take a couple pics to post. You can look at my pic site and see the engine in and get an idea. I got this suspension setup over a year ago, so I am not sure that they will take it back, but I can find out if it is the right setup. There are no pictutrd of the engine in from the front, but there are pics of the sway bar you can see.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10104298@N04/sets/72157600835016500/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10104298@N04/sets/72157600835016500/
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I contacted Mustang Depot where I purchased the sway bar, and they said to send it back and they will swap it out for me. I am asking them if they have a picture to make sure it is the right one before I pay for the shipping, but I explained the issue to them. Can someone post up a picture of their FE front sway bar and where the oil filter sits? Also, is the rear still the same? It would seem to me that it would be, but I thought I would ask anyway. Thanks.
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Before I send this thing back, can someone who has an FE take a look and make sure it is a small block Sway bar. Pics of an FE would be great if anyones got them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10104298@N04/818358503/in/set-72157600835016500/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10104298@N04/818358503/in/set-72157600835016500/
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Huh....that is the big block sway bar ...
Maybe it is just me, but that looks just like the one I have on my car in the above picture....
Is it possible that the engine has to be absolutely and completely seated in order to get the oil filter in? Right now the tail is not 100% raised up and the toploader is on blocks, we have to pull it back out to get the header bolts in. The oil filter was hitting going in, but again, when you are hanging a large engine in the air, you are moving quickly and taking crap off to just get it seated......
I also have TCP motor mounts..not that I think that would make a difference....
Once the engine is seated in its final place, approximately how much clearance between the filter and bar would you say there is?
Thanks.
Maybe it is just me, but that looks just like the one I have on my car in the above picture....
Is it possible that the engine has to be absolutely and completely seated in order to get the oil filter in? Right now the tail is not 100% raised up and the toploader is on blocks, we have to pull it back out to get the header bolts in. The oil filter was hitting going in, but again, when you are hanging a large engine in the air, you are moving quickly and taking crap off to just get it seated......
I also have TCP motor mounts..not that I think that would make a difference....
Once the engine is seated in its final place, approximately how much clearance between the filter and bar would you say there is?
Thanks.
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actually...going back and forth between the 2...I think GTSCODE's has a slightly different bend.....
Looks like I am shipping it back to MU...at least they were nice enough to exchange it even after a long time period.....
Looks like I am shipping it back to MU...at least they were nice enough to exchange it even after a long time period.....
I had a slight rubbing problem with mine with the standard filter. It actually rubbed a pinhole and started squirting oil; what a mess. So I went to the short size. Also I was able to jockey the
bar a bit to the outside which gave me more clearance. Probably enough to go with the standard size but I haven't yet.
bar a bit to the outside which gave me more clearance. Probably enough to go with the standard size but I haven't yet.
A few questions,
Did you use a kit for the shock tower notching? I know this provides lots of room for sparkplug removal, but do you have easy access to the header bolts?
How do you like the TCP motor mounts? Do they change the engine position any compared to stock?
Where did you get your Speedo and Tach? Did you have your originals refaced and recalibrated?
Sources and prices would be great, too, if you don't mind.
Did you use a kit for the shock tower notching? I know this provides lots of room for sparkplug removal, but do you have easy access to the header bolts?
How do you like the TCP motor mounts? Do they change the engine position any compared to stock?
Where did you get your Speedo and Tach? Did you have your originals refaced and recalibrated?
Sources and prices would be great, too, if you don't mind.
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Yeah, I completely see what you mean about the bar. I definitely got the wrong one here. I figure it is worth the 25 bucks or so shipping to get the right one in there so I don't have to screw with it in the future.
The last questions by Scode67FB, were those directed towards me? I am imagining so because I didn't see TCP motor mounts in anyone elses car.
The towers were like that when i got the car, and yes it does provide good access to sparks plugs, but no I cannot threat the bolts for headers due to bend in header tubes. The TCP Motor mounts are nice, but as for position, I am not sure. Engine is still not in final place. Loosely bolted in right now until we make final adjustments, but I will let you know. The gauges were 67 fastback gauges, but I contacted a place who refaced and recalibrated them for not too much money. They charged the same amount to reface with shelby gauges and recalibrate as "Gary the tach man" wanted to just repaint them stock. Contact the company below and ask for Gentry.
http://www.autoinstruments.com/
The last questions by Scode67FB, were those directed towards me? I am imagining so because I didn't see TCP motor mounts in anyone elses car.
The towers were like that when i got the car, and yes it does provide good access to sparks plugs, but no I cannot threat the bolts for headers due to bend in header tubes. The TCP Motor mounts are nice, but as for position, I am not sure. Engine is still not in final place. Loosely bolted in right now until we make final adjustments, but I will let you know. The gauges were 67 fastback gauges, but I contacted a place who refaced and recalibrated them for not too much money. They charged the same amount to reface with shelby gauges and recalibrate as "Gary the tach man" wanted to just repaint them stock. Contact the company below and ask for Gentry.
http://www.autoinstruments.com/
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