Derale Performance Universal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter Kit with 3__8" NPT Ports User Manual
Diagram #2, Diagram #1, Diagram #3
15782-InstructionSheet
Derale Performance, Los Angeles, CA
800.421.6288
www.derale.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE SANDWICH ADAPATER KIT
PART # 15782
KIT CONTENTS
QTY. DESCRIPTION
1
Sandwich Adapter
1
2 3/4” O-ring
1
Adapter Plate
1
3 1/2” O-ring
2
3/8” NPT x 1/2” Barb Fittings
QTY. DESCRIPTION
1
3/4-16 Sleeve Nut (Yellow)
1
18mm Sleeve Nut (White)
1
20mm Sleeve Nut (Black)
1
22mm Sleeve Nut (Green)
1
13/16-16 Sleeve Nut (Blue)
1
13/16-16 Sleeve Nut (Red)
TOOLS NEEDED
Standard Screw Driver or
5/16” Nut Driver
Dyke Pliers
Torque Wrench
11/16” Open End Wrench
1 1/8” Socket
Teflon Tape
Please read these instructions completely before starting the installation.
IMPORTANT
In most cases the Factory Oil Filter will work with the supplied sandwich
adapter. In some applications where the frame or exhaust system interferes
with the new filter depth we recommend using a shorter filter length.
See chart below for possible filter options.
FRAM
WIX
FRAM
WIX
THREAD
LABEL
FILTER
FRAM
FILTER
WIX
FILTER
FRAM
FILTER
WIX
SIZE
COLOR
HEIGHT
P/N
HEIGHT
P/N
HEIGHT
P/N
HEIGHT
P/N
3/4-16
YELLOW
13/16-16
BLUE/RED
18mm x 1.5
WHITE
20mm x 1.5
BLACK
22mm x 1.5
GREEN
4.92
PH3600
4.83
51516
3.34
PH3614
3.4
51348
4.94
PH3429
4.83
51045
3.36
Ph3506
3.4
51042
4.94
PH3980
4.83
51036
3.36
PH3387A
3.4
51040
3.47
PH7317
N/A
N/A
3.39
PH3593A
3.14
51381
4.94
PH3750
4.57
57026
3.98
PH2
3.43
57060
IMPORTANT
This kit is designed to fit all vehicles with engine block
oil filter landings ranging from 2 3/4” to 3 1/2”, which
represents 75% of all vehicles. For vehicles with 2 1/2”
oil filter landings, please visit www.derale.com for
alternative Sandwich Adapter Kits.
Diagram #2
Option 1
‘O’Ring
Sandwich
Adapter
Sleeve
Nut
Brass
Fittings
Oil
Lines
Hose
Clamps
To Oil
Cooler
From Oil
Cooler
SELECTING COMPONENTS
The components supplied in this kit are for multiple applications. Some
components will not be used for your specific application. To easily select
the correct components for your application, follow the steps below. Then
proceed to the SANDWICH ADAPTER INSTALLATION section.
1. Remove the factory oil filter from the vehicle.
2. Using a rag, clean the oil filter landing on the engine.
3. Take the supplied Sandwich Adapter and Adapter Plate.
4. To determine if your application uses the supplied Adapter Plate, first
hold the Adapter Plate up to the oil filter landing on the engine block.
The casting needs to seat directly onto the landing without obstruction.
If the Adapter Plate is too large, then disregard the Adapter Plate and
O-ring. (See Diagram #3)
5. Take the supplied Sandwich Adapter and hold it up the oil filter landing
on the engine block. The casting needs to seat directly onto the landing
without obstruction. (See Diagram #2)
(See Diagram #1)
1. The Red Sleeve Nut is ONLY used when the Adapter Plate is being
used. If you have previously determined that your application will use the
Adapter Plate then disregard the 5 remaining Sleeve Nuts. If you are not
using the Adapter Plate, please disregard the Red Sleeve Nut.
2. Using the remaining 5 supplied Sleeve Nuts, try and screw each Sleeve
Nut onto the filter nipple on the engine block until the correct size will
completely thread onto the nipple. Once you have located the correct
Sleeve Nut, disregard the remaining 4 Sleeve Nuts.
Selecting the Sandwich Adapter and/or Adapter Plate
Selecting the Sleeve Nut
The Adapter Plate & O-ring are designed to fit vehicles with a
3 1/2” filter landing. Primarily 1963-2007 GM SB & BB V-8 engines.
There are 6 supplied Sleeve Nuts in this kit. Only 1 Sleeve Nut will
be used for your application.
For reference purposes Sleeve Nuts are color coded.
Note:
SLEEVE NUT
Colored Label
Diagram #1
(Continues on Page 2)
Option 2
‘O’Ring
‘O’Ring
Adapter Plate
(Certain GM Models)
Diagram #3
Sandwich
Adapter
Sleeve
Nut
(Red)
Brass
Fittings
Hose
Clamps
Oil
Lines
To Oil
Cooler
From Oil
Cooler