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#1033721 06/05/2014 9:13 PM
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I've searched the forum, can't find the answer. What filter element would a 1950 GMC 450 with 270 engine take. The lid to the housing is stamped Military Standard Filter, with no numbers. Thank you. Jim
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do you know the dimensions of the canister?
measurements of the old filter? diameter, height.

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No, was hoping to get a new one ordered before I pulled the old one out for an oil change. Didn't measure the canister but will tonight. Might just pull it anyways. Need to clean the engine up also.

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here are two
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the wix is 4 inch diameter
the fram is 4 1/2 diameter

I believe they are both 4 3/4 tall

don't know if that close to what you have

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The key is the center post gasket. The height/width is really not an issue as long as the return hole in the standpipe is covered... and you can adjust the height of the filter with washers.

My trucks us a variant of the S-2 but called the 'Military Senior filter' (my jeep uses the Military Junior filter).

NAPA Gold 1503 or WIX 51503

http://www.fleetfilter.com/mm5/merc...mp;Product_Code=51503&Category_Code=

Going price is about $8-$9

There used to be a place in NC that would ship any case you ordered for $0.99. Lost the link t hough

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Width is an issue if the filter is a larger diameter than the canister.

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Thanks for all the replies. O'reilly's ordered all that they had listed for that year GMC, so I've got a couple choices when I pull it next week. Hopefully one will fit. Guess I'll have to wait on the gasket for the canister till I've got it pulled. Jim

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I have a Wix 51100, it's 4.75 tall and just a shade over 4" in diameter.


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Originally Posted by pfarber
There used to be a place in NC that would ship any case you ordered for $0.99. Lost the link t hough

That would be a good deal

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Originally Posted by 55 SHAKER
I have a Wix 51100, it's 4.75 tall and just a shade over 4" in diameter.

Thats the same filter I use in my 42 Ford.

But the 270 should have a MUCH larger can.

LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE OIL FILTER!

You'd have to stack 2 of the 51100's to fill it up... that's if you have anything close to a proper oil filter.

Also, the 51503 is 4.093 in diameter.


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The 51503 fits, it had a Hastings LF 106 in it. Thanks for all the replies. Jim.


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