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| | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | I think it may be an aftermarket add on for the 265 V8, and I doubt it would have been primed with orange, definitely repainted
Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Thought possibly 265V8 also except after a search it does not have the correct mount for the V8 so still looking for help on an ID of it. Thanks.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | There were two styles of optional GM oil filters for the 265 (1955 version and 1956/57 version). Both look different from the filter in the first post. 1955 was a canister with hoses. It was mounted on the top right-front of the engine. This might have been a by-pass filter? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30524403/265%20oil%20filter%20%24_57.JPG http://www.trifive.com/garage/55%20Chevy%20Assembly%20Manual/237-1-01.gif1956-57 was a spin-on metal canister that "spun onto" a head that was directly connected to the block (no hoses) - lower left year side of the engine. This might have been a full-flow system with a by-pass valve in the filter "head"/boss. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30524403/265%201957%20oil%20filter%2019.jpghttp://www.567chevys.com/Images/ENGINE.JPGThe 56/57 265/283 came standard with a block-off plate for the optional oil filter (RPO 237). | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Tim, That's the image I found earlier as to eliminating my canister from that suggestion. Given the port locations on my canister, I am wondering if it is not AC/GM at all. Maybe Ford or Chrysler despite what the seller's tag read at the time. I was just getting into Chevy inlines at the time with little knowledge. Likely it was cheap though. 
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Drew,
I posted that information in agreement with your comment regarding your filter most likely not being a GM filter for a 265 (or other early) GM V8.
There are many other possible sources of a by-pass oil filter. Sears, Montgomery Wards, and Western Auto were three large sellers of non-Auto maker oil filters.
It would be interesting to know what brand/make it is.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | I wish I did knew the brand at least, but there are no imprint markings on the canister to help.
Drew
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