[Tom Wells]

kitcarbp,

I tried a similar adapter on my Zephyr wagon's 557 for the filter; it didn't have the water circulation capability, just pointed the filter forward. It had the "one big bolt through the middle" design, similar to yours. It worked loose and leaked like a sieve or maybe more like the Exxon Valdez...

I replaced it with the double threaded pipe nipple that screws directly into the block. Fortunately I have room for the FL-1HP filter to point out to the side. The filter's gasket now seals directly against the block. The leaks are history.

I know Ford used these adapters on lots of trucks to change the filter's orientation nearly 90 degrees to make the filter fit. They seem to work OK for most folks.

If you do use it, please pay particular attention to the sealing washer under the bolt head, and the O-ring or gasket that fits against the block. Make sure you have the correct sealing parts!. There apparently are several different O-ring variations depending on which adapter you have. Using the correct ones seems to be critical.

Make sure nothing tries to rotate the adapter after it is installed and torqued down. The hoses will need to flex when the engine moves due to torque, and it's important they don't try to screw or unscrew the central bolt that holds it to the block.

Let us know how it turns out!

Tom