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Years ago I heard that you could put a roll of toilet paper in the filter canister. I spoke to a Chevy service manager at a local dealer and he confirmed this. Since the oil just drains OVER the filter and not through it, using a roll of toilet paper works as good as buying an expensive wix filter, and maybe a bit better. At first I was concerned that the toilet paper would fall apart and clog my oil passages but that has not been the case. The roll stays perfectly in tact. So far so good. lol.....

Tab - it's called a Franz Filter and yes they work - they\'re even being manufactured again! - look at the 3rd question on the list

Bill

Hmmm, I've got T.P. in my truck but, it's just for emergencies. Like when you get a hold of a bad carne asada burrito!
-David
Kustoms-and-Sleds

Got a Franz TP filter at one of my 235 since years with good results. The oil stays honey color.

I don´t think that you can use a tp roll in a usual filter canister. They have to be made for that.

My franz has a special roll holder (lol) and a screen to keep paper from getting sucket into the engine.

When I bought the 1959 235 the (first) oner said it has the filter since the first day. I noticed almost no wear when I opened the bearings.

Frank

That's all I need is the roll holder. Where do I get one for my 235?

I got several,contact me.

I have a similar rendition on my air compressor outlet line being used as a drier/filter. Works very well.

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