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Jul 21, 2022 | 02:17 PM

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EZEARL

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From: WV

Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by 00t444e

Motorcraft FL1A is what I use.

Don't know if it matters to you or not but the newer FL1A's have the by-pass valve at the dome end of the filter instead of at the threaded base. Bought a new one and it's opposite the threaded base end.

Jul 22, 2022 | 11:24 AM

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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I am not sure, got a few sitting on the shelf that I can get a picture of.

Jul 22, 2022 | 12:56 PM

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Here's a video on it:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...E845&FORM=VIRE

Jul 23, 2022 | 05:39 PM

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

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Here's a video on it:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...E845&FORM=VIRE

What is the significance of that?

Jul 23, 2022 | 06:50 PM

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Probably a non issue. Opinions on best by-pass valve location vary almost as much as the best oil/weight debate. Some believe how the filter is mounted MIGHT affect the by-pass valve function under certain conditions. SUPPOSEDLY with our 4.0 engines having a horizontally mounted filter valve position doesn't matter.
My original concern was why did Motorcraft relocate the valve after so many years.