Oil Filter (today's stupid question) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bdmcgee · 10-30-2007, 07:11 PM

What's the correct oil filter for a 369 BB? (1969) I think I got the wrong one from Authzone. . . It's a Fram PH30. . Fram's website says use a PH5. I took a Bosch 3510 off. .

**john** · 10-30-2007, 07:43 PM

I think the ph-30 is the short version of the ph-5 chevy spin on filter.

jeffspower · 10-30-2007, 07:52 PM

In Wix, 51061 is the long one, 51069 is the short one. I personally wouldn't use a Fram. Plenty of horror stories to be found around the board, and in my own experiences.

kenm78 · 10-30-2007, 08:02 PM

IMHO stay away from Fram! I used to use them regularly. If you were to cut a new one open and look inside you would see a pretty cheap paper filter!! I recomend Wix filters I notices you said 369?? Do you mean 396? If so here is Wix part number 51061. If you were to cut this one open and compare the two you would see exactly what I am talking about. Just my .02

**1970cstblazer** · 10-30-2007, 08:14 PM

Use AC PF-35.

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2007, 12:24 AM

they gave you the wrong one alright... it's a fram.
I have a NAPA GOLD filter (rebadged Wix) and a Fram of the same style (small block chevy) both cut up in my tool box... you'd be AMAZED at the differences.

68C15 · 10-31-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

they gave you the wrong one alright... it's a fram.
I have a NAPA GOLD filter (rebadged Wix) and a Fram of the same style (small block chevy) both cut up in my tool box... you'd be AMAZED at the differences.

any pics to save us the work of cutting these open. I would most likely hurt myself trying it.

Richard Dobson · 10-31-2007, 12:54 PM

I went through the same thing, went to NAPA got the "NAPA GOLD" which is the bigger one. I had just bought my 396 engine a had taken off the filter and went to Auto Zone got a Fram one took it home and then it doned on me how much shorter it was that the one I took off.

70' GMC · 10-31-2007, 01:40 PM

the only filter I use is fram I use the air filter the oil filter and the fuel filter and it works good on mine never had a problem with it. now i use the napa gold ones. but a filter is a filter it keeps out harmful stuff that could mess up the motor. then my auto tech teacher told me that advance motor oil is the exact same thing as havoline and that valvoline is the same as napas oil that has to be BS but it aint. the tech also said that if get the motor hot to change the oil is better than when its cool cause the oil runs out a whole lot quicker when its hot.

grayw0lf · 10-31-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

any pics to save us the work of cutting these open. I would most likely hurt myself trying it.

ttt. Any cut-away pics?

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2007, 02:37 PM

70GMC, back in the 30's, the oils is oil and filters are filters may have held true. However, nothing is further from the truth in todays oils and filters.
I have photos and notes somewhere... I'll see if I can't locate them.

Premium72 · 10-31-2007, 06:36 PM

lets see it lOnghorn. you got my attention sparked. seein as its about time for an ol oil change.

68 P.O.S. · 10-31-2007, 06:54 PM

I'm due for an oil change as well, and I have always used Fram oil & air filters just because it's a brand I know. So are the Fram air filters crap as well?

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2007, 08:34 PM

I just spent an hr goin through my hard drive, and another looking for the hard copy. I guess I'll have to take some photos with my phone tomorow and post them on here.

Richard Dobson · 10-31-2007, 09:03 PM

As I have read so many times on the board "This ain't worth a darn without pic's.

10-30-2007, 07:11 PM	#1
bdmcgee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 42	Oil Filter (today's stupid question) What's the correct oil filter for a 369 BB? (1969) I think I got the wrong one from Authzone. . . It's a Fram PH30. . Fram's website says use a PH5. I took a Bosch 3510 off. .

10-30-2007, 07:43 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) I think the ph-30 is the short version of the ph-5 chevy spin on filter. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-30-2007, 07:52 PM	#3
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) In Wix, 51061 is the long one, 51069 is the short one. I personally wouldn't use a Fram. Plenty of horror stories to be found around the board, and in my own experiences. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

10-30-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) IMHO stay away from Fram! I used to use them regularly. If you were to cut a new one open and look inside you would see a pretty cheap paper filter!! I recomend Wix filters I notices you said 369?? Do you mean 396? If so here is Wix part number 51061. If you were to cut this one open and compare the two you would see exactly what I am talking about. Just my .02 __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

10-30-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,827	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) Use AC PF-35. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-31-2007, 12:24 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) they gave you the wrong one alright... it's a fram. I have a NAPA GOLD filter (rebadged Wix) and a Fram of the same style (small block chevy) both cut up in my tool box... you'd be AMAZED at the differences.

10-31-2007, 12:54 PM	#8
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) I went through the same thing, went to NAPA got the "NAPA GOLD" which is the bigger one. I had just bought my 396 engine a had taken off the filter and went to Auto Zone got a Fram one took it home and then it doned on me how much shorter it was that the one I took off. __________________ Richard Dobson

10-31-2007, 01:40 PM	#9
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) the only filter I use is fram I use the air filter the oil filter and the fuel filter and it works good on mine never had a problem with it. now i use the napa gold ones. but a filter is a filter it keeps out harmful stuff that could mess up the motor. then my auto tech teacher told me that advance motor oil is the exact same thing as havoline and that valvoline is the same as napas oil that has to be BS but it aint. the tech also said that if get the motor hot to change the oil is better than when its cool cause the oil runs out a whole lot quicker when its hot. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-31-2007, 02:37 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) 70GMC, back in the 30's, the oils is oil and filters are filters may have held true. However, nothing is further from the truth in todays oils and filters. I have photos and notes somewhere... I'll see if I can't locate them. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-31-2007 at 02:37 PM.

10-31-2007, 06:36 PM	#12
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) lets see it lOnghorn. you got my attention sparked. seein as its about time for an ol oil change. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

10-31-2007, 06:54 PM	#13
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) I'm due for an oil change as well, and I have always used Fram oil & air filters just because it's a brand I know. So are the Fram air filters crap as well? __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

10-31-2007, 08:34 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) I just spent an hr goin through my hard drive, and another looking for the hard copy. I guess I'll have to take some photos with my phone tomorow and post them on here.

10-31-2007, 09:03 PM	#15
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Oil Filter (today's stupid question) As I have read so many times on the board "This ain't worth a darn without pic's. __________________ Richard Dobson



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