Oil filter

[Crankybait]

Changing the oil, I was in a hurry and grabbed an FL1995 filter(which was next to the FL784), mine is supposed to use the FL784. Will the FL1995 work or do I have a trip back into town in my future??

 

[BrianX128]

Nope that works it's the powerstroke filter most of us use it's bigger and filters a little bit better as well. Just can be a bit harder to spin on since it's larger depending on where stuff is up front on your truck but it will work. 11 quarts of oil not ten now too.

 

[gandalf]

I've been using the FL1995 in my '92 for years. It's a close thing getting it on, but I have no problem. There is a cross member, or something, which gets in the way for some people, but most can get it on. I buy them at (shutter shutter) Walmart for $10, Motorcraft brand name.

 

[Crankybait]

Great... filled it with oil before I noticed. Mine is a 4 wheel and the driveshaft is close, I'll go crawl back under it and see if it will clear.

 

[FordGuy100]

I use a FL1995 as well. Cheap filter, easy to get, holds more oil, and filters better. Its a tight fit on mine, but it works.

 

[Crankybait]

It was tight, but it's on. Thanks guys... Would think a parts guy would grab the right filter..... All fluids filled, greased and ready to hit the road in the morn for "T" town and the Tulsa State Fair.

 

[79jasper]

Doesn't matter. As you've seen, most prefer the stroke filter anyways.
Slightly bigger capacity also. About a quart I think.

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[Cruiseomatic]

I use a FL1995 as well. Cheap filter, easy to get, holds more oil, and filters better. Its a tight fit on mine, but it works.

How tight is "tight" though? I put one on my '87 6.9 and have maybe an index finger width between filter and cross member.

 

[gandalf]

A finger width of space? That's not tight, not at all. Tight, in this instance, is wondering whether you can get it lined up squarely so you don't crossthread the filter.

 

[Cruiseomatic]

Damn. No I'm not THAT tight. I still got some wiggle room. Just never had a filter that close before. I'm new to the idi world and trying to learn as much and get as much done as I can as fast as I can. (Because of circumstances) Just not new to diesels. Haven't had to work on one is years but know a little about them.

 

[jwalterus]

My old truck you couldn't fit a 1995 , it hit the crossmember

 

[icanfixall]

My old truck you couldn't fit a 1995 , it hit the crossmember

Usually this happens when your motor mounts are soft and sagging..