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57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion
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ictfatboy
Posted 2019-04-03 11:02 AM (#580336)
Subject: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion


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Does anyone know if there is an "easy" conversion kit to get rid of the canister type filter and replace with a spin on cartridge filter on a 57 325 V8? That canister is in such a difficult spot and inevitably I do not seem to get it tight enough the first time or the gasket slips and I end up spraying oil all over even when I think I have done it correctly. I want to keep the car original as possible but changing that to a spin on filter would sure make PM much simpler!
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56D500boy
Posted 2019-04-03 11:32 AM (#580338 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: RE: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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Here's a great link that you might want to investigate. What you are looking for is there on page 1.

http://www.hothemiheads.com/dodge/index.html

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57chizler
Posted 2019-04-03 12:26 PM (#580342 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: RE: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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I installed the Hothemiheads 30° adapter on my '57 Dodge 325. Makes filter changes a snap.

Edited by 57chizler 2019-04-03 12:27 PM
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Mopar1
Posted 2019-04-03 9:56 PM (#580366 - in reply to #580342)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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Actual name is Hot Heads. I use the up angle one on my 331 also
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mikes2nd
Posted 2019-04-04 1:10 PM (#580376 - in reply to #580336)
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I am not sure about draining the oil from the filter ever time you shut it off? I guess it shouldn't matter...
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56D500boy
Posted 2019-04-04 1:25 PM (#580378 - in reply to #580366)
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Mopar1 - 2019-04-03 6:56 PM

Actual name is Hot Heads.


Agree but yet they themselves use hothemiheads in their URL. Go figure.





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Powerflite
Posted 2019-04-04 4:35 PM (#580385 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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It's probably because hotheads.com was being used by someone else already. I just looked and it is currently some kind of fashion site.
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57chizler
Posted 2019-04-04 6:06 PM (#580388 - in reply to #580376)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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mikes2nd - 2019-04-04 10:10 AM

I am not sure about draining the oil from the filter ever time you shut it off? I guess it shouldn't matter...


There is a check valve in the filter that prevents drain back.
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Mopar1
Posted 2019-04-05 12:02 PM (#580411 - in reply to #580388)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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57chizler - 2019-04-04 5:06 PM



There is a check valve in the filter that prevents drain back.
plus the anti-drain back check ball is there unless he removes it.
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ictfatboy
Posted 2019-04-23 3:46 PM (#581256 - in reply to #580338)
Subject: RE: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion


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Thanks for the info! From your site and other recommendations that 30 degree adapter is exactly what I need!
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ictfatboy
Posted 2019-04-23 4:09 PM (#581258 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion


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Just one quick clarification and I am fairly certain I know the answer, but my 325 is a Poly and not a Hemi. My understanding is the only difference is the heads so the suggested 30 degree adapter from Hot Heads should fit. Am I correct in that assumption?
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Powerflite
Posted 2019-04-23 4:28 PM (#581262 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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Yes, no difference in the block.
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Richbo
Posted 2019-05-31 7:29 PM (#582769 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion


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Or search ebay for adapter that has filter straight out.
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wayfarer
Posted 2019-06-05 12:54 PM (#582964 - in reply to #580336)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge Royal 325 Oil Filter Conversion



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...or use a remote package......
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