90* Oil Filter Adapter...

[DennisG01]

I've seen a few people talking about a "90 degree oil filter adapter".

Does this keep the filter in the stock location but angle it in such a way that changing the filter is not such a messy ordeal?

Or, is this something completely different?

If it is what I was wondering, where can I get one and has anyone had problems with it?

[diesel65]

Your truck has it already, the adapter turns the oil filter sideways to clear the front driveshaft.

[G. Gearloose]

Actually, it makes it a more messy ordeal..

Yup, you should already have one, unless your K is really a C...

[markrinker]

My '97 motor came out of a "C" but required this adapter to fit in my "K". This was discovered AFTER the motor had been dropped in, as things were being buttoned up.

There should be a GM Service Bulletin on this subject entitled "Fitting Under Cseries - Kseries". I prefer the acronym.

[Turbine Doc]

Denis,
I did 1 oil change and decided there has got to be a better way, the solution for K series truck IMO is a remote bypass set up, you get better oil filtration plus the filters get located where you can get to them,

Several vendors out there, I run a AMZOIL rig I got mine from JK http://www.kennedydiesel.com/ , I think Greg at http://www.lubespecialist.com/ also has them.

[DennisG01]

I just crawled under the truck and looked...Darnit! You guys are right - I do already have the 90* adapter.

Tim - I've thought about the remote bypass, also. My only concern is trusting the rubber hoses and connections - how long have you had your bypass installed? Any trouble with anything?