Attention: TDR Forum Junkies The '98 12v I recently bought has a Prime-Loc filter system on it that I don't like a whole lot. I find that it gets in the way of tending to things on that side of the engine. I realize that at filter changing time its value would become apparent. However, I've been thinking of adapting the spin-on filters of the '94-'96 year trucks to work on the '97 and '98 models that use cartridge filters. I think that they'd be more user-friendly than the cartridge type. I almost bought a filter head for the earlier style offered on ebay, but when the bidding got high, and realizing there would still be a need for modification, I gave up on buying it and decided to seriously consider making my own filter head for the spin-on filters.
I'm writing to see whether anyone knows of any pitfalls to putting the spin-on filters on the '97 and '98 trucks and also to see whether others might have interest in a product like this. I could produce them for sale on this site. Thanks for reading and any contribution to this project you might make.
I'm writing to see whether anyone knows of any pitfalls to putting the spin-on filters on the '97 and '98 trucks and also to see whether others might have interest in a product like this. I could produce them for sale on this site. Thanks for reading and any contribution to this project you might make.
but between my '96 and '98 I have a slight preference for the fuel filter setup on my '98. Seems a little easier to maneuver. I think the fitting on the bottom of the canister for the '96 is a pain screwing in and out because of the fuel drain and WIF wire. You can disconnect the wire but it's still kinda clumsy to deal with. The '98 just drop the canister and maneuver it out. I like being able to see what the element looks like and if there's sediment in the bowl. My 2 cents anyway. . . 
