The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Can't Find the Oil Filter

I looked and looked. Did I miss it?

I believe my truck has a 1960 235. Is there an oil filter anywhere? Or do I just drain and replace the oil?

How many quarts should it take? What weight does this engine like?

I have my 48-51 shop manual, but I don't think it includes info about this engine.

Thanks,

I understand your confusion. I have a 1957 235 in the Blue Funk. I was told that oil filters were an option, in those days. A lot of dealers, as I understand, added them on. I believe it was recommended that the oil be changed every thousand miles in those engines.

Someone else, with scads of knowledge and resources will soon chime in. They'll be able to give you info on adding a filter to your engine. OR you can use the search option, for the time being. I'm sure there's all sorts of info there for others who "have been down that road before".

Good luck in your endeavors, Scot.

Scot,

If you plan to keep the truck/engine for a while, you might want to get hold of a 1960 Owner's Manual and 1960 Shop Manual (from a production parts vendor or on eBay).

The 1960 Chevrolet Truck Owner's Manual has information on oil types.

As stated above, an oil filter was not standard equipment. GM sold AC RPO oil filters, Fram was also commonly used, and there were filters made by many other companies (Sears even sold one)).

The oil change takes 5 quarts without a filter. 10w40 or 15w40 would be good weights for that engine. If you want to put a filter on it, which is a good idea, it's best to pick up a salvage with mounting U bolts either AC or Fram. You can get a hose kit from one of the specialty suppliers along with decals to detail it. I like Classic Parts kit. It has swivels & connectors.