I had the same problem and found the fix!!!!
Problem
So, for some reason (Motor Mount I Believe) my oil filter has always been VERY close to my k-member. When it comes On & Off during an oil change it actually rubs on the K-Member. Over time it has gotten even closer and has giving me trouble getting on and off. the oil filter actually cracked and was leaking oil due to me having to hammer the filter and bend it to fit.
Solution
I plan on doing an oil filter relocation new month but i need something to use till i get all my parts in.
After extensive research i discovered that the Mobil-1 & K&N oil filters are shorter than the FL-820s.... But not buy much. Even more searching gave me an answer. Ford makes a oil filter called the
FL-757. This is a Motorcraft Part oil Filter for a early 80's Honda Accord/Prelude 1.6 liter. The Filter is 1 inch shorter than the FL-820s and has the same diameter and threading. I called EVERY Ford dealership in Southern California and NOBODY carries the filter. The part would have to be ordered from Dearborn.
I took a little drive down to The Parts store and Got the Purolater filter thats equivalent to the
FL-757. I also purchased to Mobil-1 filter just to see if it would work.
The Pic Below Shows the Comparison of the Short FL-757 to the Mobil-1 and the FL820s
After getting home and trying the Mobil-1 there was still a clearance issue and it was rubbing while i was spinning the filter on. I then tried the FL-757 (Honda Filter) and it fit PERFECT!!!! It didnt touch anything while going on and have plenty of room around the filter. Works Great!!!
I hope this Helps anyone that has the same issue, or is tired of dealing with the BS clearance of the OEM filter
Pic Below is The Honda Filter Installed..... You can see where the FL-820s Rubs on the K-Member