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| | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 209 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 209 | The weather is finally letting me get going on my 51 3104, so I figured I'd change the oil and get her lubed up. When I pulled the old oil filter, there's still an inch or so of oil in the canister. It's been a while since I worked on this type filter, but I thought it should all drain down. Is something plugged? I tried to find a drain/return with a piece of stovepipe wire, but no luck. I'm going to sop the oil up with some rags, whats my next step? Thanks. John P.s.: The element is a NAPA 1100 if that helps to clarify. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | That is normal I use a siphon gun to get the remainder out. ...pic... My canister has a plug at the bottom ...pic... | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | ....I thought it should all drain down. Is something plugged?.... The hole in your housing that the oil drains through isn't on the bottom of the housing stem, it's an inch or two above the bottom. Momma's turkey baster works well to get the oil out. 
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 209 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 209 | Duh, now I remember! Thanks for your help guys. It's funny how things you knew 40 years ago can be forgotten. But then I can't remember what I had for supper last night. John | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,611 | I hope last nights dinner was not turkey at Tiny's house...have you heard what the uses the baster for? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 | Here's another question regarding the canister type oil filters. Since I've never fooled with one of these before I thought I'd ask those of you that have done this many times! Does the oil come into the canister thru the side hose & fitting and then build up in the canister until it flows back thru the small hole in the side of the center tube? Or does it come up thru the center tube & flow back thru the side fitting & hose? In addition, when changing the oil, is it necessary to fill the canister up to the level of the small hole in the center tube in addition to putting oil into the valve cover opening? I have read where it takes 5 quarts (for the crankcase?) and 1 quart (for the canister). Does this seem right | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,747 | 5 quarts in the crankcase and 1 for the filter is correct. Unless you have the large filter like I do then add 1 more for the filter. This might be helpful: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/9051899682_56309de789_z.jpg From the canister through the filter and out the center tube. As best as I can tell.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 33 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The oil goes in the side & drains out the bottom. You do not have to add oil to the filter. The pump will fill it.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 18 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 18 | Steve H, I noticed you said you have a large filter. I recently got a 55.1, 235, with a very large Canister. It’s about 8.5 inches on the side down to the funnel and 5 inch OD. I ended up getting a ”junior” element because I figured all P-115s would be the same. The junior P-115 is significantly shorter and a little bigger in OD. Anyway my question is what is the correct filter element and where do you get them? Thanks.
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