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REF: Oiling & Lubrication
L84-85 and 86-90 Oil Filter Mount Comparison
Side by side comparison
Line routing
L84-85
(filter on the return part of the oil system)
86-90:
(filter on the feed part of the oil system)
Oil filter adapter
L84-85
Filter adapter (33115-79):
The oil filter adapter threads are the same size from L84-90.
Both ends have the same I.D. with a single hole drilled straight through.
The check valve in 85 and prior models is in the oil pump.
Therefore, the filter adapter is not set up for the check valve.
| L84-85 Oil Filter Adapter. Each end has the same ID. Should work fine with a check ball and spring. 5) | ||
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86-90:
Filter adapter (33116-86):
Both ends have different I.D.s for use with either a check valve or a check ball.
| 86-90 Oil Filter Adapter: Each end has a different ID. Installs with larger I.D. outward 6) | ||
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