Its a 1959 261. It has very large (compared to the 235) oil tubing on the
drivers side. This is the concern. The normal oil filter cannister seems
that it would inhibit the flow due to the smaller size connections. If I
don't have the full pressure ports machined in the block, how do I add an
external one or is there such a thing and if so, where do I look for one? It
would sure be nice to be able to add a throw-away oil filter to the engine
so I am not always cleaning a cannister.
Thanks!
Deve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Cannisters
> What year is your 261 (i.e., read on for later year 261s)? It may have
> ports for a full-flow, full pressure oil filtration (infinitely better).
> They would be much larger in size than the bypass of a 235 and both are on
> the drivers side of the block, about mid level. If you are going to
> overhaul your engine, you can also have full pressure ports machined in
the
> block at the time of reconditioning (assuming you have a knowledgeable
> machinist) to appear as stock.
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Passnb4U@aol.com>
> To: <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 5:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Cannisters
>
>
> > In a message dated 12/18/00 4:07:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> > dkrehbiel@kscable.com writes:
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I have a 50 deluxe cab that I am spending all my hours on these days
> making
> > > it just the truck for my daily use. It has a 261 in it and it has no
oil
> > > filter cannister. I have one I can put on, but I would like to hear
> opinions
> > > on the usefulness of the cannister. My 50 frame-up project has one
> because
> > > its a very common option and I felt it needed to be there, but it
wasnt
> > > original equipment and its a major pain to clean. Also, any 261
> owners...
> > > does the standard oil filter cannister really work well on this engine
> since
> > > its a full flow oil system? Thanks again!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Deve,
> >
> > What i can tell you about the cannister, is I still run it on my '59
> 235,
> > with the oil bath aircleaner as well....
> >
> > The truck see's about 1000 miles a month lately, and the oil is as
clean
> as
> > can be...I don't get in the dirt too often...but comparing the oil in it
> vs.
> > my other cars...I'd say it keeps the oil clean enough....
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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