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Bruce68SB · 08-25-2004, 11:03 PM

Do you think that goes for fuel filters also? I run a canister type fuel filter on my 68 truck in the fuel line just before the carburetor. I try to change it regularly. However, when I rebuild the two barrel carburetor, I always find a layer of very fine sediment in the bottom of the float bowl.

I run a Purolator F20011 or a Purolator F21115 fuel filter. Does anyone know if NAPA makes an equivalent?

I have always run FRAM PF-13 oil filters, because they are low priced and very common at places like K-Mart. But now, K-Mart does not seem to stock that particular part No. of filter any more.
However, I think I am going to start running NAPA.

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2004, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonlarry

^ I used to run them on all my cars (for Andy this is dad speaking).

I kinda figured it wasn't travis.

I saw a 68 50th annv truck last year still had the toilet paper set up on it. That thing was cooler than anything.

72C203503ONTHETREE · 08-25-2004, 11:35 PM

The best filter other than the Mobil 1 is the AC Delco, beleive it or not. Wix is right up there also, Fram and its clones are crap and may be good enough for a break in filter.

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2004, 11:40 PM

A/C delco does make one of the best filters...however, the one for 2 bucks and some chainge is not it. The 10-ish dollar one is the good one.
A/C delco actually made a mistake for a couple months and were selling the good ones at the cheap price.

Bryan68custom · 08-25-2004, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdmahr

AC Delco or Wally Worlds Super Tech ! ! ANYTHING BUT A FRAM ! !

I hate to tell you this but the wal-mart super tech filter is made by allied signal (they make fram, Quaker state just to name a few)

donkey69 · 08-26-2004, 12:54 AM

NAPA or AC Delco is the way I go........

NO FRAM!

krue · 08-26-2004, 01:00 AM

Wix is what I use.
Andy, talk to Edb, he runs a tp bypass filter on his truck. Maybe he will post a pic for us.

jakeslim · 08-26-2004, 01:01 AM

Franz oil filter for me.....toilet paper keeps it clean.

j/k. I have a Franz in my garage that I pulled off my 69 when I bought
it.

Fram filters for me.

68LSS1 · 08-26-2004, 04:16 AM

Do bad the search doesn't work. I made a post a year otwo ago about which was made by who and I'm sure some of them have changed by now. One thing to remember, just because a certain manufacturer makes different brand name filters doesn't mean thery are the same. Sometimes it is the same filter with rebadged for a different brand. But sometimes they have entirely different manufacturing lines for the different brand sold by a single parent company. One example is the NAPA gold and silver. They are (were) made by two different manufacturers. They gold has gotten great test results and the silver doesn't. Bosch filters test good as well as Wix. Usually K&N is on top on the flow vs filtration. Mobile are good also. I like the NAPA gold because of the quality vs price vs availability. I guess now would be a good time to discuss the added benefits of synthetic oil..........

72c10step · 08-26-2004, 09:22 AM

I usually use AC Delco. Haven't had much luck finding Wix filters around here.

67chevemall · 08-26-2004, 10:26 AM

WIX? Never heard of this animal.
I think I'm going to use the fram for target practice and go find a AC Delco!
I wonderr ife dheres eh Napa in Canada eh!

67chevemall · 08-26-2004, 10:30 AM

synthetic oil? good idea!

Bill72BB · 08-26-2004, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Anyone remember the old toilet paper oil filters? I hear those were the absolute best filters ever...any one confirm/deny that?

They were the hot setup in my day's , But I wonder how the new Hi- Tech toilet paper ,that is designed to disolve with 1 1/2 gallons of water instead of 5 works with them, some of the TP you buy today falls apart if you breath on it .

7d14xfun · 08-26-2004, 03:05 PM

I use an AC Delco PF1218 on my '71 350.

ac102nv · 08-26-2004, 03:16 PM

Longhorn Man...remember? The name is Franz. I have one on my 454. Also have one I need to get hooked back up on the TH400. It's hard to beat a filter that shows you what it's doing. Added bonus, it provides warning of any pending issues since you can see them coming. Down side, they're very hard to find and not made any more. Rumor has it some oil company bought them and closed the doors!! My grandpa was a dealer for them back in the day.

Stanford · 08-26-2004, 06:59 PM

I like the Hastings filters. You can get them at your local Federated auto parts dealer. They are the company that bought out Big A. If I can't get the Hastings I use wix. Valvoline 10-30 or in my older wornout trucks rotella 15-40.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-26-2004, 07:11 PM

AC DELCO. I use every AC Delco engine part I can find. Spark plugs, oil and air filters, PCV valves, etc.

neonlarry · 08-26-2004, 07:15 PM

Who said Franz is out of business?
http://www.cmfilters.com/spin-on.cfm
Good ole toilet paper filters are still around.

EdB · 08-26-2004, 07:28 PM

I have been using the by-pass filters for years. They are made about a mile from
my house. The company is Gulf Coast Filters and the owner is Charlie Sims. There
is a web site but I do not have the address handy. You could do a google search
on Gulf coast Filters.

The good thing is that it is a kit that you can move from vehicle to vehicle. I have
seen the demonstrations and am convinced that they do work.

I have been involved in several discussions and debates over the years concerning these filters. I do not know what Charlie is asking for the kits now. The last one
I got was $100. He did tell me, several years ago, that he would honor this price
for anyone I recommended. I do not know if this still holds true. If anyone is
interested, I will find out.

If there is enough interest, I will write about my experiences on this and post
it on the techinal board.

EdB

krue · 08-26-2004, 07:53 PM

I would appreciate it Ed.

sbc350gearhead · 10-04-2004, 08:05 PM

Currently using redline 5w30 and mobil 1 filter in my truck..........German Castrol formula SLX 0w30 and mobil 1 filter in my camry. And RP 10w30 and AC PF35F in the camaro.

Anyone that wants to learn more about oil, oil filters, or bypass filtration..........please feel free to visit:

www.bobistheoilguy.com

Gulf Coast and frantz bypass filters are very popular with members. I recently purchased an oilguard system that I am going to try..........but it isn't a TP filter. It uses a different filter media (looks like a roll of twine) that is good for longer use than TP.......that doesn't make it better though.

*1972C10* · 10-04-2004, 09:02 PM

I use White Bottle Valvoline 10-W40 With An Ac Delco 1218S It Used to be The PF35 But Some new design. I run Ac Delco Anything As Well.

71-longbed · 10-04-2004, 10:46 PM

i bought a bought a box of 6 Ac delco duraguard silvers filter ... there the discontinued gray colored ones... they have a lower micron rating ... before i got those i used the regular ac delco PF1218 ... seems very well made .. ...haven't tried Wix yet ..maybe someday

moneyguru · 10-04-2004, 10:51 PM

YEah Fram used to be good stuff, but then they were bought out by another company and all they really used was the name. Now they are JUNK!

AC/Delco all the way!

sbc350gearhead · 10-04-2004, 11:06 PM

http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/

Good recent comparison of many popular filters in the pf1218 size.

08-25-2004, 11:35 PM	#28
72C203503ONTHETREE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Grant, Alabama Posts: 504	The best filter other than the Mobil 1 is the AC Delco, beleive it or not. Wix is right up there also, Fram and its clones are crap and may be good enough for a break in filter. __________________ 72 Chevy C20, SOLD (Dang it.) 09 Challanger RT six speed in all black. 74 Datsun 710 wagon, all 1.8 liters of screaming Datsun power. 73 C10 long bed, 350/350 combo, nice shape.

08-26-2004, 12:54 AM	#31
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	NAPA or AC Delco is the way I go........ NO FRAM! __________________ HEY NOW!

08-26-2004, 01:00 AM	#32
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Wix is what I use. Andy, talk to Edb, he runs a tp bypass filter on his truck. Maybe he will post a pic for us. __________________ "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"

08-26-2004, 04:16 AM	#34
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Do bad the search doesn't work. I made a post a year otwo ago about which was made by who and I'm sure some of them have changed by now. One thing to remember, just because a certain manufacturer makes different brand name filters doesn't mean thery are the same. Sometimes it is the same filter with rebadged for a different brand. But sometimes they have entirely different manufacturing lines for the different brand sold by a single parent company. One example is the NAPA gold and silver. They are (were) made by two different manufacturers. They gold has gotten great test results and the silver doesn't. Bosch filters test good as well as Wix. Usually K&N is on top on the flow vs filtration. Mobile are good also. I like the NAPA gold because of the quality vs price vs availability. I guess now would be a good time to discuss the added benefits of synthetic oil.......... __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

08-26-2004, 09:22 AM	#35
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	I usually use AC Delco. Haven't had much luck finding Wix filters around here. __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-25-2004, 11:03 PM	#26
Bruce68SB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Pomona, CA, USA Posts: 90	Do you think that goes for fuel filters also? I run a canister type fuel filter on my 68 truck in the fuel line just before the carburetor. I try to change it regularly. However, when I rebuild the two barrel carburetor, I always find a layer of very fine sediment in the bottom of the float bowl. I run a Purolator F20011 or a Purolator F21115 fuel filter. Does anyone know if NAPA makes an equivalent? I have always run FRAM PF-13 oil filters, because they are low priced and very common at places like K-Mart. But now, K-Mart does not seem to stock that particular part No. of filter any more. However, I think I am going to start running NAPA.

08-25-2004, 11:40 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	A/C delco does make one of the best filters...however, the one for 2 bucks and some chainge is not it. The 10-ish dollar one is the good one. A/C delco actually made a mistake for a couple months and were selling the good ones at the cheap price.

08-26-2004, 01:01 AM	#33
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Franz oil filter for me.....toilet paper keeps it clean. j/k. I have a Franz in my garage that I pulled off my 69 when I bought it. Fram filters for me.

08-26-2004, 10:26 AM	#36
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	WIX? Never heard of this animal. I think I'm going to use the fram for target practice and go find a AC Delco! I wonderr ife dheres eh Napa in Canada eh! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-26-2004, 10:30 AM	#37
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	synthetic oil? good idea! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-26-2004, 03:05 PM	#39
7d14xfun Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT Posts: 93	I use an AC Delco PF1218 on my '71 350. __________________ 1971 Chevy K10 Stepside 1999 Chevy Silverado 4x4

08-26-2004, 03:16 PM	#40
ac102nv Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 156	Longhorn Man...remember? The name is Franz. I have one on my 454. Also have one I need to get hooked back up on the TH400. It's hard to beat a filter that shows you what it's doing. Added bonus, it provides warning of any pending issues since you can see them coming. Down side, they're very hard to find and not made any more. Rumor has it some oil company bought them and closed the doors!! My grandpa was a dealer for them back in the day. __________________ '72 C10 lwb 454/TH400

08-26-2004, 06:59 PM	#41
Stanford WILLY FOR PRESIDENT!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 190	I like the Hastings filters. You can get them at your local Federated auto parts dealer. They are the company that bought out Big A. If I can't get the Hastings I use wix. Valvoline 10-30 or in my older wornout trucks rotella 15-40. __________________ *"He's a high tech REDNECK."* George Jones '67 C/10 FOR SALE!! $600, runs, strait grill, good parts, or beater truck '68 GMC K25, 4x4, current project '71 Custom/10, Crate 350, My Baby!! '97 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

08-26-2004, 07:11 PM	#42
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	AC DELCO. I use every AC Delco engine part I can find. Spark plugs, oil and air filters, PCV valves, etc. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-26-2004, 07:15 PM	#43
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Who said Franz is out of business? http://www.cmfilters.com/spin-on.cfm Good ole toilet paper filters are still around. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI



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08-26-2004, 07:28 PM	#44
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	I have been using the by-pass filters for years. They are made about a mile from my house. The company is Gulf Coast Filters and the owner is Charlie Sims. There is a web site but I do not have the address handy. You could do a google search on Gulf coast Filters. The good thing is that it is a kit that you can move from vehicle to vehicle. I have seen the demonstrations and am convinced that they do work. I have been involved in several discussions and debates over the years concerning these filters. I do not know what Charlie is asking for the kits now. The last one I got was $100. He did tell me, several years ago, that he would honor this price for anyone I recommended. I do not know if this still holds true. If anyone is interested, I will find out. If there is enough interest, I will write about my experiences on this and post it on the techinal board. EdB

08-26-2004, 07:53 PM	#45
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I would appreciate it Ed. __________________ "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"

10-04-2004, 08:05 PM	#46
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	Currently using redline 5w30 and mobil 1 filter in my truck..........German Castrol formula SLX 0w30 and mobil 1 filter in my camry. And RP 10w30 and AC PF35F in the camaro. Anyone that wants to learn more about oil, oil filters, or bypass filtration..........please feel free to visit: www.bobistheoilguy.com Gulf Coast and frantz bypass filters are very popular with members. I recently purchased an oilguard system that I am going to try..........but it isn't a TP filter. It uses a different filter media (looks like a roll of twine) that is good for longer use than TP.......that doesn't make it better though. Last edited by sbc350gearhead; 10-04-2004 at 08:10 PM.

10-04-2004, 09:02 PM	#47
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I use White Bottle Valvoline 10-W40 With An Ac Delco 1218S It Used to be The PF35 But Some new design. I run Ac Delco Anything As Well.

10-04-2004, 10:46 PM	#48
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i bought a bought a box of 6 Ac delco duraguard silvers filter ... there the discontinued gray colored ones... they have a lower micron rating ... before i got those i used the regular ac delco PF1218 ... seems very well made .. ...haven't tried Wix yet ..maybe someday __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

10-04-2004, 10:51 PM	#49
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	YEah Fram used to be good stuff, but then they were bought out by another company and all they really used was the name. Now they are JUNK! AC/Delco all the way! __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

10-04-2004, 11:06 PM	#50
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/ Good recent comparison of many popular filters in the pf1218 size.

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