I really hate to tell a story where the undersigned comes off looking
like a complete fool, but in the event that this tale may save some
other poor soul the expense and embarrassment I suffered, here it is:

Apparently Jeep changed oil filter mount specifications in mid-model
year in 1987, and I was lucky enough to acquire one of the ones so
equipped. For anyone observant enough to see it, they put a big
yellow placard just in front of the radiator on the left hand side,
advising that this AMC 360 requires a 20mm x 1.5 metric threaded oil
filter.

Thanks to all who addressed my question and offered suggestions--it
has been a learning experience.

randallbrink wrote:
On the bright side you found the label before buying repair parts.
Fram still sucks though. I seem to have good luck with Pure One brand.

--
DougW

On Nov 3, 2:53*pm, "DougW" <I.only.read.use... (AT) invalid (DOT) address> wrote:
Yeah, I'm going to leave that Fram on there only long enough to check
the oil consumption, and if it continues to not use any oil, then I
will drain and switch to AmsOil, and an AmsOil filter.

I'll also confess to having ordered a replacement filter mount,
before the revelation. I'm sure I'll one day find someone who will
need one...

Thanks Randal.
-Bill

"randallbrink (AT) mac (DOT) com" <randallbrink (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Thanks for letting us know that you are going to use what it likes/has! <g>
For the Jeeps I don't fight to make it "stock", I replace with what usually
comes off.
My little XJ has a sticker like that too!

Good luck with your Grand (FSJ) Wagoneer!
--
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1


"randallbrink (AT) mac (DOT) com" <randallbrink (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote