Ford Y block

[piquet95971]

Hi guys
I'm starting work on the Y block for the boat.
A cartridge oil filter for the boat being a Ryco R2006P, is a bit hard to find not impossible but a bit rare these days. I have been quoted anywhere between $35 and $46 for a filter.

Has anyone used the adapter kit to use a a spin on oil filter. The kit is readily available and ii about $75 to buy including an oil filter. Then the Z8 oil filters from then on are about$10-$15 each.

Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
Cheers
Peter.

[JamesW]

Peter,

Looked at the adaptor and staying with the original and am going with neither. Will make up fittings to run to a remote filter like on my other boat.

The untapped oil hole is an odd size and would not tap to a standard size so drilled and tapped 2 small holes and will build a fitting with "O" ring and bolted on flange.

[piquet95971]

Thanks for your input James, it's appreciated.

I have sort of decided that I will go with the adaptor for a spin on oil filter.

I have found a supplier in Ballarat that has a good understanding of these engines. He has a good range of spares on the shelf. Today I picked up a brand new,made in USA, fuel pump with the filter can on the end from them. $72.00 over the counter or $80 on the net.

The business is All American Auto Parts, Ph 5339 6533, 519 Dowling St,Wendouree

On the web at http://www.allamericanautoparts.com.au

Friendly and know their stuff
Cheers
Peter

[tommo]

Filter adapter for y block to fit Z9s http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-Y-BLOCK ... t_45wt_958

[piquet95971]

Thanks Tommo
I saw that this morning and so far I am the only bidder.
we will see what happens

[1949huey]

Hi, If the bidding goes any higher you can purchase from the US for around $49.00 including freight. they are on ebay US now.
regards stuart

[piquet95971]

Thanks, I have set my max at $43 plus $7 postage.
That's about all that I think I'll need for the engine at present..

I do need a repair kit for the water pump. I pulled the pump off, removed the back plate to discover that the impeller is shagged.

[tommo]

Peter did you score the adapter,there is another 1 up starting bid $40.00 cheers tommo

[piquet95971]

I didn't win it last time as I only went to 43$. It's the same guy as last time.
thanks for keeping an eye open
Peter