Most of the spin on adapters still use the original bypass. I think someone makes a reproduction.

 

I would not use the existing bypass you have due to the pitting will not allow the filter to seal up.
Google SBC oil filter adapters and you will find two types: 1) with a bypass valve 2) without bypass valve.
The type without the bypass valve generally allows for reuse of your existing bypass or use of a filter with a built in bypass. So, you have to be careful and read the literature on each. Bottom line, know what you are buying.

In my opinion, the canister type oil filter is superior to any spin on as it the filtering element is about twice the size as the spin on. You can go to the salvage yard and buy the check valve for your 66 for probably $10 or less. I have 4 or 5 in my collection of parts, shame you are not closer.

 

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See BillK's post below.

 

Looks like this:
DSC_2955 by Larry Madsen, on Flickr

That wont work on the early blocks.

 

Here is a new reproduction one if you want to keep the original canister

1956 - 1967 Corvette Adapter, oil filter canister mounting plate with pressure bypass valve : CorvetteParts.com

1956 - 1967 Corvette Adapter, oil filter canister mounting plate with pressure bypass valve 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967

corvetteparts.com

 

Easiest way-yes, spin on.

 

1956-1967 Chevy Spin-On Filter Adapter

www.speedwaymotors.com

 

1956 - 1967 Chevy Oil Filter Bypass Valve Canister Mounting Kit

Correct Oil Filter Bypass Valve Canister Mounting Kit for 1967 Camaro or all 56 - 67 Chevy Engine Blocks. Mounts to engine block for mounting oil canister. Replaces GM Part # 5573979.

www.camarocentral.com

1956 - 1967 Chevy Oil Filter Bypass Valve Canister Mounting Kit

Correct Oil Filter Bypass Valve Canister Mounting Kit for 1967 Camaro or all 56 - 67 Chevy Engine Blocks. Mounts to engine block for mounting oil canister. Can also be used with PART# ENC-80B to converts engine block from using canister style filters to screw on style filters. This is what your oil canister filter mounts on to. Premium quality! Replaces GM Part # 5573979 perfectly!

*USE WITH ENC-80B TO MOUNT SCREW ON STYLE PF-25 OIL FILTER OR EQUIVALENT

Part Number: ENC-74

1967 Camaro Chevelle Nova Canister Style Oil Filter Bypass Valve Kit GM# 5573979

1967 Camaro Chevelle Nova Canister Style Oil Filter Bypass Valve Kit GM# 5573979: Oil filter bypass valve kit, aluminum. Includes valve, gasket and bo

www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com

 

Thanks for all the info. Here is a picture of my block where the filter mounts.

So, when it comes to just using the canister style, I can get a filter locally. I put some diesel into the canister to let it sit to clean it out and to see if anything leaks at the bolt head in the bottom. If it leaks, is there a way to replace the gasket on the bolt?

If I understand correctly:

For the canister, I need a new 5573842 adapter, a gasket for the 5573842 adapter to block, an o-ring for the top of the canister and the filter.

For the spin-on, I need Trans-Dapt #7201059 adapter but I will lose the bypass valve.

 

IIRC, the bypass valve is built into the oil filter head.

 

So, I ordered a new filter adapter replacement for the 5573842 and picked up a Wix filter with o-ring. I just cleaned out my canister. During the day it may have had a little leakage of the diesel that sat in it for cleaning from the bottom. Can you disassemble the canister easily and replace any kind of seal under the bolt head? If so, does anybody have the part number or where to get the seal if there is one?

 

I changed to a spin on type years ago and it great,but mine uses a ford filter!!!

 

Yup. I converted an early 283 to spin on back in the 70s . At the time, the only kit available required using a Ferd filter.

 

Randy, admitting is the first step to recovery.

JUST KIDDING 😁

 

Update: Still waiting for the adapter that I ordered from Davie's Corvette Parts. It was in stock when I ordered but then it said out of stock. They said it was expected in stock middle of last week. No joy. They are now saying first part of this week. Camaro Central was out of parts at the time I ordered and are still out of stock plus they were a little more expensive.

 

Might be time for plan B…..eBay shows them .