[Mark Dickens]

My electrical plans call for a Plane Power FS1-14B backup alternator (yes, I know it's not the "backup" version they sell). My new engine has a ECI 90 degree oil filter adapter. On the Plane Power website, there is a statement that that "An ECI, Caspar Labs or B&C 90 degree oil filter adapter using a spacer in excess of .75" may conflict with the installation of this alternator". My spacer is well over 3/4".

Is anyone using this unit (or even the B&C unit) with a 90 degree oil filter adapter?

 

[Walt]

I have the ECI 90 deg adapter with a B&C 20 amp back up alternator installed with no interference issues.

 

[Mark Dickens]

I have the ECI 90 deg adapter with a B&C 20 amp back up alternator installed with no interference issues.

Thank you Walt. Any idea how thick your spacer is? Mine appears to be 2-1/2"

 

[Walt]

Not sure, its the original one that came from ECI with the engine kit if that helps.

 

[airguy]

Thank you Walt. Any idea how thick your spacer is? Mine appears to be 2-1/2"

I'm using the same setup as Walt, with NO spacer, mine works fine.

 

[Gash]

Same here. No spacer, IO-375, no issues.

 

[Mark Dickens]

Well, that's the point...I do have a spacer and I'm hoping that some with a spacer like mine will chime in. I know the ones without spacers work.

 

[Mark Dickens]

Here's a photo of the back of the engine with the gigantic spacer...

 

[Mark Dickens]

For those with the 3/4" spacer, do you have any issues with the oil filter clearing the engine mount? What size filter are you using? Thanks!