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318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? #1358775 12/25/12 12:38 AM 12/25/12 12:38 AM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	I just started up a fresh 318 , it came with the project i got , and oil just gushed from the oil filter. It does not have the 90 degree adapter just the factory adapter/plate on the block. I pulled the filter and plate off and there was no gasket between the block and plate. so i am guessing thats the problem. Should there just be one large gasket or should there also be another smaller one where the threaded piece goes in that holds the.plate on?

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358776 12/25/12 04:48 AM 12/25/12 04:48 AM
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Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: Yellow Fever] #1358777 12/25/12 10:14 AM 12/25/12 10:14 AM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	I dont use the angle adapter ,just the stock thin plate. Does it still use the same gaskets?

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358778 12/25/12 10:50 AM 12/25/12 10:50 AM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Should there just be one large gasket or should there also be another smaller one where the threaded piece goes in that holds the.plate on? Just the large ring gasket under the flat plate. No smaller gasket of any sort is used on either side of the threaded nipple. As noted the 2 smaller gaskets plus the ring gasket in the 3 piece kit are used in the 90 deg adapter only. Fel pro offers the large ring gasket seperately (#70078 iirc) & reportedly it is slightly thicker than the ring gasket that comes in the MP 3 piece gasket kit which is better & the single gasket would for sure be cheaper so call your parts house & see if they have one on hand. Do make sure the block circular recess & the plate are squeaky clean. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: RapidRobert] #1358779 12/25/12 12:00 PM 12/25/12 12:00 PM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	Thanks, thats what i was trying to figure out. I wanted to get it right. .its the only gasket i didnt think to check. Since i noticed no one put any gasket or sealer on the water pump either i thought i should go over it. Its my sons car and we have been working on it for a couple years. I wanted to get it fired up for christmas for him . It did start right up but we shut it off when i seen oil running out, but at least we know it runs.

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358780 12/26/12 12:21 AM 12/26/12 12:21 AM
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rave_12000 enthusiast Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 389 kansas city, mo	i made the same mistake with a 340 once. i prolly have one if you want it. mike 8167998844

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: rave_12000] #1358781 12/26/12 06:19 AM 12/26/12 06:19 AM
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5thAve Doesn't care what this says anyway 5 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,214 Canada -- Posts: 4034 -Registe...	you can get the gaskets individually from the dealer too.

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: 5thAve] #1358782 12/26/12 12:00 PM 12/26/12 12:00 PM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	I ordered a gasket so now i should be all set.

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358783 01/01/13 08:53 PM 01/01/13 08:53 PM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	I got the fel pro gasket 70078 but it dosent fit. It is a rubber o ring , not quite big enough to fit. I think the original was not rubber either, i pulled one out of an old 360 to look at. I still need the gasket and cant figure out what i need to order.

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358784 01/01/13 09:49 PM 01/01/13 09:49 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	I had no idea that # was not correct . I copied it down at the time but never had to order one live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: RapidRobert] #1358785 01/03/13 10:34 AM 01/03/13 10:34 AM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	Thats the same part number i found on napa's web site. Here is the number i just got and it fits 70522. Its fel pro

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358786 01/03/13 11:47 AM 01/03/13 11:47 AM
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IMGTX I Live Here Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,425 Looking for a way out of Middl...	Yes there is a gasket but a very important thing to do while you have the plate off is to add more holes. It is very common for the 318's to have 4 small holes to let the oil flow from the filter to the block. 340's and 360's had 6 or 8. either get a 340/360 plate or add some holes to the 318 plate. That is simply not enough oil flow. Your bearing will love you for it.

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: IMGTX] #1358787 01/03/13 12:05 PM 01/03/13 12:05 PM
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mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,776 md	Quote: Yes there is a gasket but a very important thing to do while you have the plate off is to add more holes. It is very common for the 318's to have 4 small holes to let the oil flow from the filter to the block. 340's and 360's had 6 or 8. either get a 340/360 plate or add some holes to the 318 plate. That is simply not enough oil flow. Your bearing will love you for it. I never knew there was a different part number for the plate. 2402103 was the only number I could find. Do you have a part number for the one with more holes? Now I have seen the billet aluminum ones with more holes but they were aftermarket. Time just gets away from us I`m here until I`m not

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358788 01/03/13 12:09 PM 01/03/13 12:09 PM
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roadhazard master Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,675 Akron, Ohio U.S.A.	Quote: I got the fel pro gasket 70078 but it dosent fit. It is a rubber o ring , not quite big enough to fit. I think the original was not rubber either, i pulled one out of an old 360 to look at. I still need the gasket and cant figure out what i need to order. I have a kit for that, #340-K5 You won't find a better quality material than this. Available from Competition Wedge or Marsh Performance/ Moparts Connection. I think Mancini plans to carry them sometime this year. Send me a PM if nobody has them in stock. 7531285-SmallBlockMoparFilterAdaptorKit340-K5.JPG (1200 downloads)

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: roadhazard] #1358789 01/03/13 01:05 PM 01/03/13 01:05 PM
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Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	I chased an oil leak from that same part on a 360 that I built for a truck about 20 years ago. I was laying under the running truck when the leak became major and splashed onto my headers...I did not know that I could move so fast!! 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: mopars4ever] #1358790 01/03/13 04:50 PM 01/03/13 04:50 PM
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IMGTX I Live Here Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,425 Looking for a way out of Middl...	Quote: Quote: Yes there is a gasket but a very important thing to do while you have the plate off is to add more holes. It is very common for the 318's to have 4 small holes to let the oil flow from the filter to the block. 340's and 360's had 6 or 8. either get a 340/360 plate or add some holes to the 318 plate. That is simply not enough oil flow. Your bearing will love you for it. I never knew there was a different part number for the plate. 2402103 was the only number I could find. Do you have a part number for the one with more holes? Now I have seen the billet aluminum ones with more holes but they were aftermarket. I do not have a part number with me but they used the same plates on the LA and Magnum small block. You an get one from a Junkyard 5.9 and use it or just drill a few extra holes. Here is a picture of a 318 vs 340/360 plate. 7531630-OilPlates.jpg (7133 downloads)

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: dirt] #1358791 01/03/13 09:53 PM 01/03/13 09:53 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Here is the number i just got and it fits 70522. Its fel pro Duly noted. Thank you! live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: 318 oil filter adapter, does it use a gasket? [Re: RapidRobert] #1358792 01/03/13 10:51 PM 01/03/13 10:51 PM
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dirt OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,352 warfordsburg, PA	I never noticed the 318 having less holes, i have an extra from a 360 i can use. I just put it back on today. Thanks

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