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Jowett Performance Filter Housing with Fumoto drain valve (1 Viewer)
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Removal. Though did lose previous socket that was used to last install. Bought new Performance Tool w83243 2 1/2 socket was too small to fit.
RET2
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Suggest you contact Jowett about this.
RET2
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Justa thought did you actually measure across the flats?
bjowett
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Later production runs of not only the Performance Tool Socket, but a few other brands, have the 2 1/2” socket slightly redesigned… they shrunk it down a hair. Just enough to create fitment issues. It’s part the reason I have not produced another batch.
Send me a message jowett@jowettperformance.com, I’ll try to track down the proper socket.
Send me a message jowett@jowettperformance.com, I’ll try to track down the proper socket.
Just sent you an email for help. I thought maybe a fluke and/or hoping for old stock but have now tried three Performance branded and 1 OTC branded and still no luck.
The sockets are a pain in the butt. I tried the Performance Tool W83243, and confirmed that it is just a hair too small to fit. I'm trying the OTC 1904 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HPLTB2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Which is 2-9/16". Hopefully it fits, I'll update when I get it in.
Which is 2-9/16". Hopefully it fits, I'll update when I get it in.
2-9/16" works with just enough slop to make locating easier, but man this thing is twice the weight of the W83243. It's designed for a 3/4" square drive, so I'm pretty sure you could twist the entire engine block right out of the truck. Might look for another in this size but lighter duty, probably in 1/2" drive?
I've yet to find a socket that works other than this one, so I've resigned myself to hoping I don't drop it on my face when changing the filter ...
Would a normal
Would a normal oil filter wrench like this work?
On another note: does anyone know if someone is producing a fumoto style drain that will fit in the threaded portion on the bottom of the oem oil filter housing?
Yes and no. They are made for removal not installation. And they would probably mar the crap out of the housing.
I *think* the thread for the cap is either m18 or m20. Stahlbus makes a valve in the size. However, it will work for three reasons. First, the thread depth on the housing is very shallow, as such the valve will not seat against the housing but the threaded insert thus not sealing. Second as noted, the housing uses a threaded insert that is molded into the plastic. While good enough for the protective cap it probably would not take much to break with the valve. Third, the socket would probably not be able to engage the factory housing with the valve in place.
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no
THis is what I use and it works great.
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I'm pretty sure this is what I got via Jowett.
bjowett
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For those looking, I managed to source some extra sockets of the proper size/part number. They cost me a little more, but I’ll eat it and keep the old price. Listed on the website now.
How about more of the filter housings?
bjowett
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No housings, I might close the biz down in a few months.
Bummer.
Dang. This hurts to hear. I’m a big fan of your stuff, but I understand there’s a lot to deal with right now.
