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Engine Is this an aftermarket oil filter adapter?

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I'm in the process of changing the oil on my 89. I say I'm in the process because I can't get a the fl-1a motorcraft oil filter to fit in because the sway bar is in the way somehow. I'm gonna have to wait till the store opens in the morning and pick up a filter shorter in length. I noticed this when I took the old filter out and noticed the bolt in the middle is keeping that whole thing attached to what I think is the original oil filter holder?
 

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It looks like an adapter for an oil cooler but it's hard to see if there are lines running in/out of it. I had an oil cooler on my car for a while and had to run a shorter filter as well. All I can remember is a Fram part number that I used to cross reference - PH16. If memory serves, it's used on Chrysler V6's.
 

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My Explorer engine had some sort of factory oil cooler on it.... Seems as if it was more complicated than the one in your pic...
 

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That don't resemble my 90 block, does yours have provisions for hoses to attach?
 
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