Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Saclandman · 09-08-2013, 08:24 PM

Went to swap out my original cannister style oil filter today in my 67 with a 283. When I pulled the filter out, there was a spring about 3/4 in. wide by 2 in. long sitting at the bottom of the can. Any one have any ideas where this spring would have come from and why it would be just sitting at the bottom of my oil filter? Should have took a picture.

**chiefcfd** · 09-08-2013, 09:16 PM

IIRC that spring holds the cartridge up to the block. It has to be there to mate the filter to the filter base. It's been a long time since I changed one.

**LockDoc** · 09-08-2013, 09:51 PM

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I think Chief is correct it slides down over the bolt before the cartridge goes in. Been a long time for me too...

LockDoc

**TBONE1964** · 09-08-2013, 10:38 PM

I would also agree with that. The last one I seen was on a 66 Corvette and it had a spring in the bottom of the canister that went on before the filter.

**MusicMan70** · 09-08-2013, 11:05 PM

May want to convert to spin-on filter later.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...onversion_kit/

Saclandman · 09-08-2013, 11:48 PM

That's what I thought at first too. But the spring would have to rest against the filter . It doesn't touch anything so it just sits there. Both the filter I pulled out and the new one have the hole at top land bottom that is much bigger than the spring. I wonder if filter styles have changed or just getting the wrong filter. Converting to a screw on type is probably a good idea.
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MARKDTN · 09-09-2013, 08:53 AM

I wouldn't swap. The Cartridge style has more filtering area. Other than being marginally less messy, there is no real advantage to swapping to a spin-on. See "How to Hotrod your Small Block Chevy". In fact the late Ecotech 4-cylinders have gone back to cartridge filters,

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-09-2013, 01:55 PM

there is supposed to be a cupped washer that hits the filter

Saclandman · 09-09-2013, 02:04 PM

That would make sense. Thanks for the info. Won't run it until I have that put together correctly.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-09-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Saclandman

That would make sense. Thanks for the info. Won't run it until I have that put together correctly.

Now the hunt is on, might be tricky to find. I'll look in my "treasure box" tonight to see if I have one.

Saclandman · 09-09-2013, 02:10 PM

Thanks, Dale. I'm sure I could fab something to work, but like to have correct stuff.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-09-2013, 02:13 PM

Probably a large washer that fits the canister bolt would work but I think I remember one in that box, no promises though so don't hold your breath...

09-08-2013, 08:24 PM	#1
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can Went to swap out my original cannister style oil filter today in my 67 with a 283. When I pulled the filter out, there was a spring about 3/4 in. wide by 2 in. long sitting at the bottom of the can. Any one have any ideas where this spring would have come from and why it would be just sitting at the bottom of my oil filter? Should have took a picture. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

09-08-2013, 09:16 PM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can IIRC that spring holds the cartridge up to the block. It has to be there to mate the filter to the filter base. It's been a long time since I changed one. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

09-08-2013, 09:51 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,661	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can - I think Chief is correct it slides down over the bolt before the cartridge goes in. Been a long time for me too... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-08-2013, 10:38 PM	#4
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can I would also agree with that. The last one I seen was on a 66 Corvette and it had a spring in the bottom of the canister that went on before the filter. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

09-08-2013, 11:05 PM	#5
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can May want to convert to spin-on filter later. http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...onversion_kit/ __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

09-08-2013, 11:48 PM	#6
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can That's what I thought at first too. But the spring would have to rest against the filter . It doesn't touch anything so it just sits there. Both the filter I pulled out and the new one have the hole at top land bottom that is much bigger than the spring. I wonder if filter styles have changed or just getting the wrong filter. Converting to a screw on type is probably a good idea. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

09-09-2013, 08:53 AM	#7
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,160	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can I wouldn't swap. The Cartridge style has more filtering area. Other than being marginally less messy, there is no real advantage to swapping to a spin-on. See "How to Hotrod your Small Block Chevy". In fact the late Ecotech 4-cylinders have gone back to cartridge filters, __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

09-09-2013, 01:55 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can there is supposed to be a cupped washer that hits the filter __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-09-2013, 02:04 PM	#9
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can That would make sense. Thanks for the info. Won't run it until I have that put together correctly. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

09-09-2013, 02:10 PM	#11
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can Thanks, Dale. I'm sure I could fab something to work, but like to have correct stuff. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

09-09-2013, 02:13 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Mystery Spring in Oil Filter Can Probably a large washer that fits the canister bolt would work but I think I remember one in that box, no promises though so don't hold your breath... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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