The oil, fuel (2 filters), and transmission filters on my '06 F250 Diesel are like this.  A little more work to change, but you get the opportunity to inspect the filter media directly.  This looks like it may be stainless mesh, so its reusable.  I have an aftermarket coolant filter on that truck that's like that.  

Reminds me of the OLD after market oil filters that used a roll of TOILET PAPER as the filtering medium !!
Very popular in the early 60's......(NO $haT)
6sally6

The trans filter for my '06 and '07 F250s are remote, and referred to as "toilet paper rolls" by parts guys and guys who own these trucks.  Not the same size, but they do look kind of like a roll of TP.  

6sally6 wrote:

Reminds me of the OLD after market oil filters that used a roll of TOILET PAPER as the filtering medium !!
Very popular in the early 60's......(NO $haT)
6sally6

I do remember the 'toilet paper' oil filters ... but never used one. 
 

Installed the oil filter this morning.  It actually fits better than the stock filter.  Things are a tad tight with power steering lines and clutch cable in the way.  I couldn't fit the FL1A because it was to long.  Had to use an explorer V8 oil filter.

Doesn't look like I can attach a picture?

Last edited by RTM (9/27/2025 8:39 AM)

BobE wrote:

RTM wrote:

Installed the oil filter this morning. It actually fits better than the stock filter. Things are a tad tight with power steering lines and clutch cable in the way. I couldn't fit the FL1A because it was to long. Had to use an explorer V8 oil filter.

Doesn't look like I can attach a picture?

Who is the vender and what is the part number? 
 

 
I bought from Barton Racing engines.  I only bought from them because I know David from the track.  He builds the engines first a family member.  I believe the part number is S15. It's the same as a mopar. 

https://www.raybarton.com/

https://kandpengineering.com/

Last edited by RTM (9/28/2025 6:38 AM)

RTM wrote:

After attending the US Nationals and helping family by marriage with their Copo factory show down cars.  I noticed the oil filter they use was a helpful piece in looking for metal from the engine.  I've watched them remove these oil filters many times at other races but never gave it any thought.   So I looked into them and his engine builder sells them.  I had to order one, not cheap but nothing on my build was cheap anyways.  lol

This looks similar to the filters I used to change on the engines I worked on. Pull the housing, swap the filter, replace the o-rings and reinstall the housing. The picture is of a CFM-56 engine on a 737. The oil filter is the “can” on the bottom with the gold ring and the fuel filter is the gray cap with the handle on it just above it. The module with the placard on it is the “carburetor” HMU, or Hydromechanical Unit which is controlled by the EEC or electronic engine control. To its left is the fuel pump assembly. Gee, how I miss working on those!
 

The ones on my Diesel are a PITA, because they are terribly positioned.  The oil and secondary fuel filters are on top of the engine, which requires either standing on the tow hooks, or a topside creeper to reach.  Removing the caps is simple enough, but then the filters don't drain and you need to have a pan, bucket, etc. ready to quickly get them into so they don't drop oil or fuel all over the top of the engine.  The primary fuel filter is on the frame rail mounted HFCM (Horizontal Fuel Conditioning Module), which is tucked inside the C of the frame rail and the filter is mounted, you guessed it, horizontally.  Just getting the cap off is a PITA because there is no place to swing a ratchet.  I use two long extensions (I think they are 24" each) to get behind the transfer case where I have some room.  Then as soon as you pull the cap it dumps fuel into the frame rail, which runs off everywhere.  

Fortunately I've solved 2/3 of the problem.  I went to a FASS lift pump/water separator that eliminates the HFCM, and both factory fuel filters.  Instead it uses one big honkin' canister filter mounted vertically which is easy to change (and only needs to be changed every 50k miles).  Plus, I needed to move more fuel to make more power...