REO oil filter, OE or not?

[stvaughn]

I’ve had two people describe the oil filter on a REO as a “pancake” filter. This does not appear to be what they are describing. It is not a spin on filter. It is attached to the base with three screws. Is it original or not?  Are filters available? I have been told that someone made spin on adapters at one time. Are they still available?

 

Steve

 

 

[Mark Gregory]

Here is what a pancake oil filter looks like . Is your motor a 6 cylinder Reo , 8 cylinder Continental or a 8 cylinder Reo Royale motor ?  Because the oil adapter fits the Royale motor . You cut a hole on the bottom of the pancake filter and insert the new oil filter in the hole so it looks original . There is an aluminium adapter that holds the oil filter to the motor 

 

Edited August 24, 2018 by Mark Gregory (see edit history)

[stvaughn]

Mark, it’s a 6 cylinder engine in a 1932 Model S. Based on your picture, my filter appears to be the same as the pancake filter just a lot taller. Perhaps an “improved” version? Please tell me more about adapting a new filter to the engine. 

 

Steve