Mellings Oil Pump Fitment Issues
#1 _LH8VD69_
Posted 24 December 2019 - 07:33 PM
Due to the pump adaptor the oil filter now sits lower and fouls the bottom hose going into my Brown Davis radiator. I have tried a couple of other filters but still hits. I have tried the Z170 and Z89A which are shorter but still fat.
I have found the Z418A which is pretty small which should be ok size wise but can’t find any info on it weather it Fit for purpose?
Any info would be appreciated
#2
Posted 24 December 2019 - 07:54 PM
Is this a 253/308 V8 ?
If it is try a Z160. Same thread & gasket, but only 76mm OD & 84mm high.
Dr Terry
#3
Posted 25 December 2019 - 08:51 AM
Alot of parts places will let you/help you sift through rad hoses to find one that may suit better
#4 _LH8VD69_
Posted 26 December 2019 - 02:06 AM
#5
Posted 26 December 2019 - 09:36 AM
Z160 is the recommended filter for the Holden EFI V8 & the LS1 etc.
Dr Terry
#6 _LH8VD69_
Posted 26 December 2019 - 11:05 PM
Obviously the Z160 won’t fit mine as it has the Chrysler oil pump so the thread is different but I cross referenced and the Z160 and came up with the Z418 and it’s the same size (small) Provided the 418 has the same internal properties it should solve my problem. Cheers
#7
Posted 27 December 2019 - 01:51 PM
#8 _LH8VD69_
Posted 27 December 2019 - 08:45 PM
Well think about the difference between a large surface area air cleaner vs small, smaller blocks up faster, flows less due to restriction.
Yeah makes sense. I don’t see any other way around it though to be honest. The filter I have is the same size as the Z160 which is suitable for the VN 304 apparently so the one I have should be ok Although like you said won’t flow as quick as a larger one.
#9 _LH8VD69_
Posted 04 April 2020 - 02:29 PM
#10
Posted 04 April 2020 - 10:56 PM
Just upload it here - direct to a post
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