Purolator oil filter N-51

[motto (RIP)]

Looks like the problem is solved Richard.
The number on Rick's old element appears to be N-51.
Bingo!

Dave

[lynx42]

Looks like I need new glasses. I will say that I originally transposed the number in the workshop when it was covered in Black, Black oil. It is N-51 as you can see in the cleaned up photo., Thanks Richard for pointing that out. Seems that we might be able to source one a bit more easily using the correct number.

Regards Rick..

[Lynn Eades]

Excellent team work!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

I am trying to find a (near) local source for these filters. I have a NOS one but I want a modern newly made one.


Cross reference to CMP Ford Flathead/Sidevalve V8 oil filters:

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Here is a NOS filter I bought from LWD parts. Other than the first example I had, this one has slight rust from storage (what to expect after 70 years?) so I'll keep it for show.

This is what was listed on the label:

Wix oil filter element

NA/AG 172
Ford C11Q-18663
G.M. 853472
Chysler 923768

Dimensions are (approx.):
Diameter: 96 mm / 3.8 inch
Height: 133 mm / 5.2 inch

Ford oil filter element.jpg