I know I sound stupid asking this, but.... When I opened up the external oil filter casing on the '49 3100 I bought a few weeks back, guess what? No oil filter element! I called Chevy Duty and gave t
That oil filter is not original. I've long since ditched mine, but it was about 4" diameter by 6" tall. What you have sounds like it may be an aftermarket item, maybe from a big truck application. F
Are you saying I should run without any oil filter at all? OK, but it just feels kind of funny (like going to bed without brushing your teeth. Won't they all fall out?) I assume that, rather than pl
<< Are you saying I should run without any oil filter at all >> the filter was an option, so the factory didn't think it was necessary. Plug off the 2 ports at the block. I once had a 216 customer wi
This type of oil "filtration" is unlike todays full-pressure systems, where oil is filtered before continuing on to the bearings. It may have been of some use in the days of non-detergent oil, but t
I respectfully disagree with Jack. The paper elements are a function of the quality of the manufacturer and should be as fine a paper as you would find in a spin-on, full-flow filter. Given that the
Wow, you guys are great! I'd never have considered running a vehicle without an oil filter, but what you say makes sense. Thanks. As to oil, then, what weight would be recommended for the 216 in the
<< As to oil, then, what weight would be recommended for the 216 in the mild Northern California climate? >> VCCA had a major discussion on this a few years ago. 10W30 was recommended for most climat