Oil filter nipple

[LateApex]

Does anyone know if the threaded nipple on the oil filter housing is removable/replaceable?  If so, is it 3/4"-16  thread where is screws into the housing?  I need a longer one to install a sandwich plate.    I'm not getting enough threads engaged.

[tzei]

iirc it's not. Now this sound silly but have you tried to flip the plate other way around?

[jimk]

The plate would have another nipple on the opposite side for the filter to thread onto.

[LateApex]

The nipple/through-bolt is a separate piece so, theoretically the sandwich plate could be reversible.  However, the surfaces are different.  The top has a groove-set gasket to seal to the housing, the bottom is smooth to mate with the filter gasket. 

[tzei]

So like i said, silly and obviously you have tried it correct way. What brand/kit you are using?

[jimk]

19 hours ago, LateApex said:

I'm not getting enough threads engaged.

 

15 hours ago, LateApex said:

The nipple/through-bolt is a separate piece so, theoretically the sandwich plate could be reversible

Is the "through-bolt" what threads onto the filter housing nipple?  Maybe a picture of the sandwich assemble and through-bolt would help to understand.

[LateApex]

I had another one from a previous build and the threads were better on that one.  I was able to get it bolted on with (barely) enough threads engaged.  That combined with some red loctite should hold until I can find a better solution. 

 

The adapter is by Glow Shift.  What's nice about it is it had the oil-cooler line outlets as well as two ports for my oil temp and pressure senders. I talked to Glow Shift's tech department and they do not have a longer "through-bolt" (gold in the first image below).  I'm going to see if I can buy a longer one from another manufacturer.  Last-case scenario is to check with a local machine shop and see what it would cost to machine off half of the hex flange or make me another to my specs.  The second pic shows my setup.

Edited June 7, 2020 by LateApex

[tzei]

Lathe is your friend  

 

Btw that is nice looking engine bay! Water pump looks thou to be darn close to radiator but maybe it's the angle of pic.

[LateApex]

1 hour ago, tzei said:

Btw that is nice looking engine bay! Water pump looks thou to be darn close to radiator but maybe it's the angle of pic.

 

No, it's close, haha.