For anyone thinking about converting their 002/003, 004/005 to spin-on filters, I know lots of guys use the Wix 24770 fuel filter mount, add bushings and fabricate a mounting bracket to hold everything in place.
At the suggestion of a slightly frustrated fellow SS member, ( frustrated about the time and work associated with the typical filter conversion )
I have prototyped a simple drop-in filter mount that will mount using the original 3 mounting bolts of the existing canisters, use the original mounting hardware and uses the original angle fittings with no bushings, plugs or adapters or mounting plates needed.
This means no extra parts to buy or fabricate and a very simple installation.
You would be able to either keep or remove the original water separator, then simply unbolt the original filter canisters, swap over the 2 90* fittings on each housing and reattach the new adapter using the original bolts and original lines.
You can then use almost ANY fuel filters with 1-14 thread that you choose.
This will not only greatly simplify the installation, it will keep everything safely tucked inside the frame and out of harms way.
It will also eliminate I believe 6 threaded joints and their potential for leaks, or worse, the potential for a split housing from overtightening a fitting!
I am planning to have the first CNC machined aluminum parts available in a week or 2.
At that point I will have a better idea of price. I know the price per adapter will be higher than the Wix 24770 but you will not need to buy or fabricate anything else, other than to buy the filter elements of your choice.
I have a few days before I receive the material to start fabrication, so any thoughts, suggestions or other ideas for added features anyone would like to see implemented, please feel free to reply.
Otherwise also feel free to PM me and look for pictures and a listing in the Classified section coming soon!