It almost looks like there would be enough clearance to the front driveshaft to run the newer adapters but idk...
In this thread there's even talk of using different vintage adapters, maybe more available, along with even using the melling...although a 95, it shows the same part number from gm parts giant....
confusing..
1995 Chevrolet 1500 4X4 5.7L oil filter adaptor
I just bought this truck and went to change the oil. When I got the oil filter off I instantly realized it is much smaller diameter and length than the filter that my truck was suppose to take. It appears to have an oil filter adaptor installed on it. Couple of questions: why would someone...www.gmt400.com
Hello scott2093,
The thread that you pointed to was a good read. For the remaining intermittent 'one minute clacking'
issue, I think the common sense approach would be to first attempt to clean your existing oil filter
bypass valve on the mating/sealing surfaces with a Q-tip soaked in lacquer thinner. If this cures the
symptom then you are good to go.
If not, then if it was mine I'd be temped to follow the recommendation in that thread by installing a
new (conventional) MFA-350 adapter and shorter oil filter and see what happens. (That thread seems
to cover all the pros & cons.)
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As for your concern about your one-wire O2 sensor performance, if it was me, instead of chasing
down a NOS single-wire O2 sensor, I would instead upgrade your 5.7 to a self-heated 3-wire O2
sensor. Your truck will go into Closed Loop faster, and stay there for the duration of your trip,
maximizing the crossing counts for a better overall driving experience.
FWIW here's a previous discussion elsewhere on this same subject:
(Upgrade from 1 to 3-wire O2sensor following the factory wiring diagram)
Let us know what you discover.