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| | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | I picked up a fram oil filter canister off a 1948 216 2 ton truck. Will it be able to adapt to my 1955 235 engine? Any leads on proper oil lines for sale?
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,308 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,308 | If you are not worried about your truck appearing to be as it came from the dealer (all filters were dealer upsells, not installed at the assembly line), I recommend using the new copper/nickle brake/fuel lines instead of rubber lines. The copper/nickle hard lines are easy to form with your hands. You will need four NPT-to-female inverted flare adapters.
I don't like the rubber lines. If you spring a leak, you will be completely out of oil before you know it, and that never ends well.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 583 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 583 | I've done what Carl suggested with steel/copper lines in the past. While doing so, I also did it with a circle/loop to compensate for any vibrations.
Rick
1939 Chevrolet Stake Truck
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | I like the steel lines. I used them for my entire fuel system.
Anyone have a pic of where they attach to the motor? I really have no idea.
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | Windy, did you do a Stovebolt search. This subject has been discussed hundreds of times and photos or links to photos are easily found. Use the search engine in the line just above this thread.ðŸ›
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | Ah....yes. the ol search feature. Good idea.
Thanks fellas.
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
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1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Topic: Oil canister 216 to 235 swap"all filters were dealer upsells, not installed at the assembly line" That is/was not the case for oil filters. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/49100.htmRPO-237 Oil Filter (RPOs were factory installed - Regular Production Options). Chevrolet Truck GM-accessory oil filters came with "rubber"/flexible lines" (dealer, shop, or owner/neighbor installed). https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engines/oil%20filters/index.htmlI have never had a problem with original-style Chevrolet truck oil filter "rubber"/flexible lines" (proper length; and, proper location of filter unit). I use metal lines on the fuel system, with one flex segment as original (usually near the fuel tank). | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The answer to your original question, yes they use the same one. The dealer installed filters are AC. Most aftermarket filters are Fram. Either are fine. Classic parts has a good hose kit with choice of several fittings.
George
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: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | Funny you mention that......
I was looking at classic parts today. Would I buy the hose kit for the 216 or 235.... or are they both the same?
****update*** they sell a hose kit that fits both.
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1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,308 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,308 | Topic: Oil canister 216 to 235 swap"all filters were dealer upsells, not installed at the assembly line" That is/was not the case for oil filters. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/49100.htmRPO-237 Oil Filter (RPOs were factory installed - Regular Production Options). Chevrolet Truck GM-accessory oil filters came with "rubber"/flexible lines" (dealer, shop, or owner/neighbor installed). https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engines/oil%20filters/index.htmlI have never had a problem with original-style Chevrolet truck oil filter "rubber"/flexible lines" (proper length; and, proper location of filter unit). I use metal lines on the fuel system, with one flex segment as original (usually near the fuel tank). Thank you for the correction, Tim. The ole RPO did me in. Carl.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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