Jim, the fenders may be taller, and wider on the pre-1957 models, but
for the past 27-ish years that I've owned my '57 Dodge, I've never
encountered any difficulties in changing my car's oil filters, although
there is not enough clearance to remove the filter's outer case,
between the Hemi valve cover, and the inner fender.
I just lay-over the outer case, between the inner fender and the frame
rail, while I slip out/on the oil filter.
Although new gaskets are provided with the filters, I usually just give
the 'old' one a brief exam, and if it's undamaged (it always is) , I
just put it back in place & screw-down the outer case. The gasket never
moves out of place, as the outer case gets screwed down, onto it.
Easy simple and efficient; but, I guess that I might have to use a
step-stool to change the oil, if I had your car.
When I'm too infirm to change my car's oil, I'll quit driving, because
for the 57's+, it's no big deal to change the oil filter.
Neil Vedder
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- From: Jim Bennett <HemiDriver@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 22:35:34 EST
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Friends....
Please tell me that there is an easy way to change the oil filters for the
1955 and 1956 Chryslers with the 331/354 hemis. I have a really tough time
getting to the filter, getting it seated properly, and getting it sealed.
The idiot who designed the location and the filter type ought to be exiled
to Siberia.
If there is some secret, please let me know.
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