Jomac Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) The oil filter on my car is a spin on Fram PH 4883 which is about 6" long. I have renewed with the same Fram filter type during my ownership as one was fitted when I purchased the car 4 years ago. At the time of purchase, in with all the bits and pieces, there was a Fram PH 2964 which is about 3" long. My question is, in what circumstances would you fit a 6" filter or a 3" filter? Peter Edited April 17, 2018 by Jomac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Six inches is always better than 3, I'd say! I can't think of a reason to fit a shorter filter, other than perhaps if space is limited. More knowledgeable people than me will be able to give a definite answer I'm sure. Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jomac Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 The 6" was 'in the way' when I had to change the clutch slave cylinder - but it was possible Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I assume this is a spin-on canister type, not the original disposable element If you want a shorter filter, try Unipart GFE180. There are probably plenty of alternatives from other manufacturers but I don't have the cross references. With a shorter filter, naturally there's less filtration area inside, so regular filter changes are even more important. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeThomas Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I would have thought any bloke would have opted for a six inch one over a three inch, every time..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) I have the oil cooler version(should be same) Fram ph2895 Knecht OC47 Bosch p3101 Mann W723/3 But to be honest I started out looking for a filter to fit a Porsche 924 that should be all you need. I use the long but have it mounted at 45* so its not too long and still doesnt drain (albeit these filters have not return valve) T Edited April 19, 2018 by Rem18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Well talking about this. I am just doing an oil change and trying to lean under car I am again having trouble removing the spin on due to absolutely no space to fit a ring or chain type remover as its between sump and chassis (I also have the oil cooler adapter). Does anyone know of like a cup shaped one with a hex nut on the end where you could protrude it a bit? 25 years of always having this problem is making me a bit fed up... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) Since managed it in the end.. However Just saw these. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/harley-oil-filter-wrench Edited April 27, 2018 by Rem18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 Found a whole set of cup shaped filter wrenches so sorted now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) There is a lot spoken about filter sizes. The original factory oil cooler kit used a replaceable oil filter element (GFE138) that was almost half the depth of an original. (GFE131) It came from GT6 I think, where the filter would have clouted the chassis if any deeper. https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/engine/oil-system/oil-cooler-original-tr5-6.html Now, what would Triumph have known about filter size for their own engines? Peter W PS If any one is interested I think I still have a NOS 151870 adaptor for the filter bolt and a NOS 214372 13 row aluminium oil radiator somewhere. Edited April 28, 2018 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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