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Title: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: BOSSHiPo on July 11, 2023, 11:56:35 PM: So,

New member here just joined.

I have a question for anyone here

My uncle passed away and left me cases of the original FL1 filters, I am told these are before the FL1A were made.

Would they work for an Original replacement?

Thanx!
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: J_Speegle on July 12, 2023, 12:10:34 AM: Welcome to the site

Quote from: BOSSHiPo on July 11, 2023, 11:56:35 PM
My uncle passed away and left me cases of the original FL1 filters, I am told these are before the FL1A were made.

Would they work for an Original replacement?

Depends on the year of car someone was restoring and when they were made. If you post a picture of one with the details. Lots of different versions. Main details is the number of rows of crimps, embossed wording on the top (if any) and for some date on the filter as well as the design. More details or maybe some pictures might help

They will "work" but guess, given the site your asking about originality/correct.
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: BOSSHiPo on July 12, 2023, 01:03:27 PM: Hey Jeff,

Thank you for the info!

I currently don't have the stuff here at the house. I will have to get pictures when I go back to Indiana.

Most everything he had was from the mid to late 60's and early 70's

All different brands but a lot of Autolite and Motorcraft because he was a real Ford guy!

Joe
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: J_Speegle on July 15, 2023, 06:23:06 PM: Let us know what you find. Remember that Autolie and Motorcraft were produced for non- FORD vehicles
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: BOSSHiPo on August 05, 2023, 08:18:07 AM: Ok,

I just returned form my trip.

As far as the oil filters go, I found cases of new filters still in the original boxes.

Without opening all the cases they appear to be,

Early MotorCraft FL-1
C1AZ-6731-A

Anyone know if there is any value with these??

Thanx!
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: RoyceP on August 05, 2023, 09:26:41 AM: Let's see multiple pictures of one. Motorcraft didn't exist until 1972 model year (mid 1971 calendar year) and the assembly line versions were painted blue. So yours may have value if they are shaped like originals. We need to see one.
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: BOSSHiPo on August 05, 2023, 10:52:12 AM: Here is what I have so far
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: BOSSHiPo on August 05, 2023, 10:53:47 AM: Couple more
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: BOSSHiPo on August 05, 2023, 10:55:15 AM: Sorry

2 more
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: carlite65 on August 05, 2023, 11:00:23 AM: just my .02 here. those 'motorcar' are worth zilch. for the genuine fl1's you should contact scott at npd. he is on here as scott302.
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: 67gtasanjose on August 05, 2023, 12:33:49 PM: Quote from: carlite65 on August 05, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
just my .02 here. those 'motorcar' are worth zilch. for the genuine fl1's you should contact scott at npd. he is on here as scott302.

+1
I had the o.p. send me pictures. NPD came to mind also
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: Bob Gaines on August 05, 2023, 01:34:29 PM: I agree that the Motorcraft filters have no 60's era collector car value over a auto parts store replacement.
Title: Re: Autolite Fl1 Oil Filters
Post by: RoyceP on August 06, 2023, 01:58:10 PM: Do they have raised Motorcraft on the ends?