BigG said:
. . . . He said that the longer filter couldn't handle the pressure in our oil system as well as the short:explosion . Don't know how accurate that is.
From the WIX web site (
http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/index.asp ) He may be right, it was news to me.
And place with real good prices (
http://www.fleetfilter.com ) mentioned earlier in another post.
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LONG OIL FILTER
Part Number: 51515
UPC Number: 765809515154
Principal Application: Chrysler Family of Cars/Trucks (57-70), Ford Family of Cars/Trucks (57-00), Mazda Trucks (94-00), Toyota Landcruiser (71-96) - (Two Quart version is 51773)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.178
Outer Diameter: 3.660
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=13/23
Burst Pressure-PSI: 270
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 19
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.200
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SHORT OIL FILTER
Part Number: 51626
UPC Number: 765809516267
Principal Application: Dodge Monaco (91), Eagle (88-92), Jeep (87-93)
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 3.812
Outer Diameter Top: 3.663
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 20X1.5 MM
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: 8-11
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Burst Pressure-PSI: 370
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micro Rating: 25
Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.834 2.462 0.200