Do you have any way of showing us some pictures of your oil canister?
Mine is a fram type that takes a C4P filter, the canister is attached to the exaust manifold.


1953 Chevy Two-Ton
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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Be careful calling yourself a expert,because an "EX" is a hasbeen and a"SPERT" is a drip under pressure.