Derale Performance Standard Engine Spin On Adapter with 1_2" NPT Ports, 13__16-16 Engine Thread" - Manual

15705-InstructionSheet
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE SPIN-ON ADAPTER KIT
PART # 15705
Derale Performance, Los Angeles, CA 800.421.6288 www.derale.com
Please read these instructions completely before beginning installation
Warning: Installation of accessories should only be undertaken by those with mechanical knowledge and are familiar with working on
vehicles. Always use eye protection (goggles, safety glasses or shield). Park the vehicle in a well lit area, on level ground and apply the
parking brake. Only work on a cold vehicle that has been sitting overnight, failure to do so will result in severe burns and injury. Before starting
the vehicle, make sure no tools or any other items are left under hood that could interfere with or be drawn into moving parts of the engine.
Failure to follow instructions can lead to severe damage and personal injury.
TOOLS NEEDED
Open End Wrenches
Oil Filter Wrench
KIT CONTENTS
QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 Spin-On Adapter
1 Adapter Plate
PART # THREAD SIZE
15705 13/16”-16
The purpose of a Spin-on Adapter is to provide external
oil lines for remote filter mounts and oil coolers.
QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 O-ring (Spin-On Adapter)
1 O-ring (Adapter Plate)
Warning:
Important:
When routing hoses, be sure to keep all hoses away from
sharp edges, moving parts and hot engine components.
Hoses should be routed carefully and should not be bent in less than a 5” radius.
A kinked hose will restrict flow and could cause engine failure.
1. Start the engine and quickly check all connections for leaks.
2. Turn-off the engine and check the oil.
3. Add oil as needed.
VEHICLE TESTING
PRE-INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Note: This kit includes a 3 1/2” O-ring Adapter Plate, this Adapter Plate is
used Primarily on GM vehicles Manufactured between 1963-2007.
If your vehicle does not require the Adapter Plate, please disregard.
1.
Remove the factory oil filter and clean the oil filter landing surface
on the engine block.
2. To determine if you need the supplied Adapter Plate, hold it up to
the oil filter landing on the block. If the O-ring seats correctly on
the landing you will use both the Adapter Plate and Spin-on
Adapter. If it is too large, then disregard the Adapter Plate and
O-ring and only use the Spin-on Adapter.
1. Apply a light coat of oil onto the O-ring(s).
2. Take the O-ring and install into the groove on the Spin-On
Adapter and Adapter Plate (if used).
3. Install onto the engine. (See Diagram #1)
4. Hand Tighten with the same force used in tightening a factory oil
filter.
Optional
Adapter Plate
& O-ring
Spin-On
Adapter
Spin-On
Adapter
O-ring
Diagram #1
Hose Barb
(Not Included)
1/2” Hose
1/2” Hose
1/2” NPT Ports