As you have the full-flow system, you absolutely need the full-flow,
full-pressure filter setup. You'll discombobulate your motor otherwise.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deve Krehbiel" <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>
To: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Cannisters
> 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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