Fitment issues w/ M-6881-M50A oil line adapter?

[sldghmr]

Anyone notice an alignment issue between the M-6881-M50A remote oil filter adapter and the engine block?

 

[sldghmr]

 

[sldghmr]

 

[sldghmr]

For an engine that is sensitive to oil flow/volume/pressure, I would expect the Ford Racing part to fit much better.... not even going to go into the almost $300 (w/shipping) cost.... The three mounting holes are not slotted, so there is no sliding it. Did I get a bum piece? Anyone else notice this??

 

[biggsy]

Hey Steve. Is that a gen 2 or gen 3 block?

 

[sldghmr]

Hey Steve. Is that a gen 2 or gen 3 block?

Gen 2 block....

 

[biggsy]

Gen 2 block....

Damn. I knew the gen 3 block had similar issues that @steveespo has mentioned but thought it would be perfect on gen 2. Looks like you have some extra work to do and open up the port on the adapter unfortunately

 

[5.2 liters of democracy]

I have. It sent me down a rabbit hole of getting better at CAD so I could fix it. I mostly mimicked Ford's design and it even uses Ford's OEM gasket. @navseng used the CAD model to make a custom dry sump version for @honeybadger a few months back. I've been meaning to get a new wet sump model over to Brian for a while now. I could work with him on a couple and send one your way if you're interested and if he still has the time.

Here's what the first prototype looked like:

 

[captdistraction]

same issue on the newer gen2/3 unit. Have a couple here that we had to burn a number of hours porting to fix the alignment - like most things in the FRPP catalog these days, they're "file to fit"

 

[Mad Hatter]

Dont forget the Moroso oil sandwich kit as well.

Moroso Oil Filter Block Off for Ford 5.0 Gen 1, 2 & 3 Coyote - 23689

Ford 5.0 Coyote Gen 1, 2 and 3 Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Adapter replaces factory spin on oil filter mount. Used for Remote Oil Filter, Dry Sump and other Oil System Setups. Black Anodized for corrosion protection and great looks. Details -10AN O-Ring Inlet and Outlet Ports 1/4" NPT Female...

vincentperformance.com

 

[biggsy]

I think part of the issue is the angle of the ports. Steve mentioned in another thread that improved racing lines up but the angle of the pressure port is not ideal because of the alternator.
@Mad Hatter which one do you have? The Moroso?

 

[biggsy]

I also considered this but would need somewhere to tap for the pressure

Oil Cooler Adapter Fitting Kit

Capaldi Racing Ford performance parts authorized distributor.

shopcapaldiracing.com

 

[Mad Hatter]

I had to go check since I was not sure. The Ford unit was not in stock at the time, so we used the Moroso

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[5.2 liters of democracy]

Dont forget the Moroso oil sandwich kit as well.

Moroso Oil Filter Block Off for Ford 5.0 Gen 1, 2 & 3 Coyote - 23689

Ford 5.0 Coyote Gen 1, 2 and 3 Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Adapter replaces factory spin on oil filter mount. Used for Remote Oil Filter, Dry Sump and other Oil System Setups. Black Anodized for corrosion protection and great looks. Details -10AN O-Ring Inlet and Outlet Ports 1/4" NPT Female...

vincentperformance.com

My concern with this and all the aftermarket blocks was they all run AN10 ports couple with AN10 to AN12 fittings. While that may not be a concern to most, and I'm sure many are running them with no issues, I was tried to address every possible concern since I lost a motor to bad oiling and was unwilling to downsize.

I also considered this but would need somewhere to tap for the pressure

Oil Cooler Adapter Fitting Kit

Capaldi Racing Ford performance parts authorized distributor.

shopcapaldiracing.com

These are pretty slick if they are indeed the same diameter as the holes on the housing! I was unaware these were even a thing.

 

[biggsy]

These are pretty slick if they are indeed the same diameter as the holes on the housing! I was unaware these were even a thing.

Yea I email Capaldi to see where they get oil pressure from but no reply yet.

 

[5.2 liters of democracy]

Yea I email Capaldi to see where they get oil pressure from but no reply yet.

I'd also be curious if the diameter is the same throughout the fitting. The ORB side looks small, but it could be camera trickery. Again, I'm hyper-paranoid because I don't want to swap another engine on jackstands haha

 

[Mad Hatter]

What I do remember was the unit came setup for 12AN fittings without adapters. The difference in fittings was worth 15psi and the fittings size was impresssive next to the MMr unit I had before. Now. checking my orders, I bought the Ford unit and the Moroso one.. But will have to get to the car to check which one we actually installed. Getting old!

 

[5.2 liters of democracy]

What I do remember was the unit came setup for 12AN fittings without adapters. The difference in fittings was worth 15psi and the fittings size was impresssive next to the MMr unit I had before. Now. checking my orders, I bought the Ford unit and the Moroso one.. But will have to get to the car to check which one we actually installed. Getting old!

I'd love if they had a version that was 12AN on both sides and not a 10 to 12. The main site shows it is a 10AN but I've seen these be wrong before:
https://www.moroso.com/filter-adapter-ford-5-0-coyote-gen-1-gen-2-gen-323689/

If they have a 12AN though that would sure make my life easier!

 

[Mad Hatter]

I'd love if they had a version that was 12AN on both sides and not a 10 to 12. The main site shows it is a 10AN but I've seen these be wrong before:
https://www.moroso.com/filter-adapter-ford-5-0-coyote-gen-1-gen-2-gen-323689/

If they have a 12AN though that would sure make my life easier!

Ok, went through my emails and got the part number. I do have the Moroso unit installed. Its this one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1668306580...uPYcJMiQjnC4DD8DLd2yL8m+mg4e|tkp:BFBM-Kra3opk

 

[Mad Hatter]

Hell, I'am full of it, your looking for the unit that moves the plate off the engine, not the plate that gets the oil filter. Am pretty sure that the ford unit is on my car.