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jv89 · 11-13-2011, 02:17 PM

I have a couple of newbie questions guys, sure would help if some of you could chime in. I was wanting to do an oil change on the truck but was noticing there is no visible oil filter, did these trucks not have an oil filter of any kind? Also, what kind of motor oil (brand/weight) are some of you guys using, i have the original inline six on my truck, i was thinking of using 10W40 high mileage.... any comments/suggestions?

solidaxel · 11-13-2011, 02:44 PM

Welcome from So. Arizona !!

I think oil filters were a add on on the early trucks,

If it were mine and no oil filter I would use 30W Non-Detergent oil and change it frequently.

OrrieG · 11-13-2011, 03:17 PM

They used an external cartridge (Or toilet paper roll) filter. They were a factory option or Fram made an aftermarket one. Do a site search and a number of threads will show up. They are on Ebay all the time, I think I might have one in my parts box too in case you want to keep it stock. Block is tapped for one line, I think you have to drill the oil pan for the second.

jv89 · 11-13-2011, 07:03 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. And after carefully inspecting around the engine area, it definitely did not come with the oil filter option. Is 30 weight non detergent the same as HD30 weight motor oil? Does anyone know if i can use either or?

**mr48chev** · 11-13-2011, 07:53 PM

Yes the 30 wt that you described is what you want for that engine for sure non detergent.

The oil filters were an "option" when those trucks were new and some buyers wouldn't spend the extra few bucks. The canisters and brackets are easy to find and not expensive and the lines are easy to find new and I don't thing you have to do any drilling as there should be a plug on the side of the block for the drainback line to plug into.

These engines want oil changes every 1000 miles too.

sweet70beast · 11-13-2011, 10:23 PM

It is interesting to note that the first 2 years of the 265 small block Chevy did not have filters either. This same style of filter bolted to the intake manifold on it too.

11-13-2011, 02:17 PM	#1
jv89 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 4	i've got a 1953 chevy half ton truck... I have a couple of newbie questions guys, sure would help if some of you could chime in. I was wanting to do an oil change on the truck but was noticing there is no visible oil filter, did these trucks not have an oil filter of any kind? Also, what kind of motor oil (brand/weight) are some of you guys using, i have the original inline six on my truck, i was thinking of using 10W40 high mileage.... any comments/suggestions?

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solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: i've got a 1953 chevy half ton truck... Welcome from So. Arizona !! I think oil filters were a add on on the early trucks, If it were mine and no oil filter I would use 30W Non-Detergent oil and change it frequently. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: i've got a 1953 chevy half ton truck... They used an external cartridge (Or toilet paper roll) filter. They were a factory option or Fram made an aftermarket one. Do a site search and a number of threads will show up. They are on Ebay all the time, I think I might have one in my parts box too in case you want to keep it stock. Block is tapped for one line, I think you have to drill the oil pan for the second. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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jv89 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 4	Re: i've got a 1953 chevy half ton truck... Thanks for the replies guys. And after carefully inspecting around the engine area, it definitely did not come with the oil filter option. Is 30 weight non detergent the same as HD30 weight motor oil? Does anyone know if i can use either or?

11-13-2011, 07:53 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: i've got a 1953 chevy half ton truck... Yes the 30 wt that you described is what you want for that engine for sure non detergent. The oil filters were an "option" when those trucks were new and some buyers wouldn't spend the extra few bucks. The canisters and brackets are easy to find and not expensive and the lines are easy to find new and I don't thing you have to do any drilling as there should be a plug on the side of the block for the drainback line to plug into. These engines want oil changes every 1000 miles too.

11-13-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: i've got a 1953 chevy half ton truck... It is interesting to note that the first 2 years of the 265 small block Chevy did not have filters either. This same style of filter bolted to the intake manifold on it too. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made



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