Re: Is this an ultramatic overdrive adapter?

Posted by HH56 On 2023/11/2 21:29:10

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As Don said, new filter elements are readily available for the stock canister type filters and as to the toilet paper conversions, back in the day those were quite a fad and actually supposed to be better than the stock types. No idea how true that might be but there were a bunch of them sold. Packard filters were all of the bypass type so only 10-12% of the pump output went thru the filter but eventually all the oil did get filtered.

Other than Craig, Eric, and KevinAz's mod of a 55 to a full flow modern spin on filter which they did when they developed the Olds pump conversion, I don't know if anyone else has tried changing the stock type filter out. The full flow conversion is involved on a V8 and don't know if possible on an inline 8. In keeping the bypass type, would wonder if something like this conversion kit could be adapted and bolted on in place of the stock canister. Obviously it would not look correct and would need some adapter fittings to get the 1/8 NPT ports with 1/4" tubing Packard used to connect to the adapter but maybe an option.

Another option might be to see if something like this could be found at a lower price and for American cars. Being as this one is for a RR engine it is probably metric, definitely expensive and no idea how well it would work in a US stock canister but if you wanted a modern filter element this type conversion would be another way.

There are several forums in the Chevy world where they mention various methods of getting rid of canister type filters in favor of modern spin ons. Didn't do a thorough read or see any detail info other than a couple of YouTube videos so no specific conversion kits or parts mention to link.