Frantz oil filter ,or not??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rwgregory · 04-05-2005, 01:47 AM

Recently bought a fairly clean and solid 67 GMC 3/4 ton 2 w/d longbed
w/ 305 V-6 & 4-speed. Prev. owner had installed a Frantz "toilet paper"
oil filter. I don't have a great deal of experance/knowledge with that
filter setup. I've heard that back in their day, a better filter could not
be bought. However today's toilet paper is now much too soft, scented,
mushey,foo-foo etc. to be used as an oil filter. Has anyone had any good
or bad experances with this oil filter that they would like to share with me?

Also, does anyone know of an oil filter made that would take the place of
the roll of toilet paper and still fit inside the Frantz canaster?

Thanx for all replies.

rwgregory

krue · 04-05-2005, 03:48 AM

Obviously you haven't bought any "Dollar store" TP lately!

Edb is the only person I know that runs one of those filters but he seems to like it.
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! What part of the world are you in?

rwgregory · 04-05-2005, 10:23 PM

I'm from the land of sandy beaches, terrible gas prices, outrageous mortgages,
and oh yes... foo-foo toilet paper. San Diego, California.

rwgregory

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2005, 10:53 PM

From what i understand, the cheap stuff that scratches you instead of cleans you is still one of the best filtering medias.

*Shane* · 04-05-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

From what i understand, the cheap stuff that scratches you instead of cleans you is still one of the best filtering medias.

We refer to that as "John Wayne" toilet paper ....

"It's rough ... it's tough ... and it don't take $hit off of anybody."

Rod · 04-06-2005, 10:46 AM

I had actually been looking into these filter but for an air applicataion not so much oil.
They're still avaliable under the name motor guard .

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/forumdisplay.php3?f=3

I just clicked and found this one on line.. Ive seen other and cheaper also.

Not sure if these air ones are the same as oil ones.

I watched an ebay oil one a couple days ago. But was probably for older vehicle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

Erl · 04-06-2005, 11:08 AM

You can replace the canister filter with a newer spin-on type. Both of the oil filter housings bolt on to the block. The spin on housings are a little hard to find. I sold one last week for $30.
Erl

04-05-2005, 01:47 AM	#1
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Frantz oil filter ,or not??? Recently bought a fairly clean and solid 67 GMC 3/4 ton 2 w/d longbed w/ 305 V-6 & 4-speed. Prev. owner had installed a Frantz "toilet paper" oil filter. I don't have a great deal of experance/knowledge with that filter setup. I've heard that back in their day, a better filter could not be bought. However today's toilet paper is now much too soft, scented, mushey,foo-foo etc. to be used as an oil filter. Has anyone had any good or bad experances with this oil filter that they would like to share with me? Also, does anyone know of an oil filter made that would take the place of the roll of toilet paper and still fit inside the Frantz canaster? Thanx for all replies. rwgregory Last edited by rwgregory; 04-06-2005 at 03:59 AM.

04-05-2005, 03:48 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Obviously you haven't bought any "Dollar store" TP lately! Edb is the only person I know that runs one of those filters but he seems to like it. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! What part of the world are you in? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-06-2005, 10:46 AM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I had actually been looking into these filter but for an air applicataion not so much oil. They're still avaliable under the name motor guard . http://207.44.196.117/vboard/forumdisplay.php3?f=3 I just clicked and found this one on line.. Ive seen other and cheaper also. Not sure if these air ones are the same as oil ones. I watched an ebay oil one a couple days ago. But was probably for older vehicle. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

04-06-2005, 11:08 AM	#7
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	You can replace the canister filter with a newer spin-on type. Both of the oil filter housings bolt on to the block. The spin on housings are a little hard to find. I sold one last week for $30. Erl __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

04-05-2005, 10:23 PM	#3
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	I'm from the land of sandy beaches, terrible gas prices, outrageous mortgages, and oh yes... foo-foo toilet paper. San Diego, California. rwgregory

04-05-2005, 10:53 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	From what i understand, the cheap stuff that scratches you instead of cleans you is still one of the best filtering medias.



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