How Rare? Oil Bath air cleaner? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 08-22-2004, 08:14 PM

I found one the other day and I'm curious how rare these are, I've never seen one before on one of our years. Thanks Randy

**68 Stepside** · 08-22-2004, 08:24 PM

I've seen a ton of 67-72's, and I've only seen one with an oil bath air cleaner. That was a 71 C30 with a 307 and a 4 speed. Had a TON of options including a/c, and was a bucket truck. I think Yukon Jack's 4x4 had a factory oil bath too. Definitely not all that common though.

Castiron9 · 08-22-2004, 09:18 PM

My 67-inline 6 has one.Not sure if it is that rare??????????????

9footfan · 08-22-2004, 09:52 PM

my stock 67 lwb fleet has 283 v-8 w/oil bath. these are fairly rare options from my experience. i can provide a pic if needed-just let me know.

matt_field · 08-22-2004, 09:53 PM

my 67 k10 with a 292 six originally had one, its long gone now and a stroker is in the place

gaddman · 08-22-2004, 10:02 PM

My 68 lwb 307, 2bbl, manual 3spd, a/c had an oil bath breather. Still have it I think. I'll take $500 for it, or trade for BBC with all brackets and pullies...

**passthebuck** · 08-22-2004, 10:44 PM

My green 67 came with one but my red 67 had a paper element... I'm told that oil bath is way better for dusty situations like gravel hualers & the like....

9footfan · 08-22-2004, 11:29 PM

i've heard the same-oil bath is for heavy duty enviroments. also my oil bath w/283 is specific to that year and model according to interchange manual. i saw one for sale here a while back for about $250-they are hard to find and thode that have one do not want to part with it.

Green Machine · 08-22-2004, 11:32 PM

What exactly does an oil bath air cleaner look like??

9footfan · 08-22-2004, 11:36 PM

i'll try to post a pic of mine tomorrow if i get home before dark. the oil bath air cleaner is an enclosed assembly that fits over the carb like a conventional air cleaner but is filled with oil that soaks up into an element that traps the dust in it thus cleaning the air. i change the oil in it when i would change the crank case oil.

Apache · 08-22-2004, 11:41 PM

Couldnt get the pic to upload right. Below is a link to a pic of the oil bath on my truck. I imagine the newer oil bath air cleaners look different tho. I know the one on my grandpa's 283 is different then mine also (bigger).

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9/434644_6.jpg

Sorry I dont have a pic of what it looks like inside at the time. Im at my grandpa's and mom's right now doing some stuff to my car and doubt ill be heading to my house...but I can snag a pic of the inside of the one on my grandpa's truck tomorrow

Lippyp · 08-23-2004, 04:14 AM

My 65 series IIa Landrover 88" had one!

1BadSS · 08-23-2004, 04:22 AM

would it be listed as a 'HD air cleaner' on the glove box? I might have one if anyone is interested in one, its currently on a 71 c50 with a 350 4bolt.

teeitup · 08-23-2004, 07:07 AM

Here is a pic, its listed on the glove box as "Oil bath air cleaner".

HOTFUN · 08-23-2004, 08:18 AM

I've seen one now and then on pickups around here and are listed as a HD air cleaner. I'm sure they are standard on the 40-70 series gas engines. Every farm truck we have or have seen came with one on it and they are 327's, 350's, 366's and even a 427.

**CPNE** · 08-23-2004, 08:41 AM

I have an "ultra-rare" one. It's for an I6 equipped with power brakes.

For anybody that has tried, even finding the standard I6-PB air cleaner housing can be tough.

bucket · 08-23-2004, 10:27 AM

randy,

here is the one i had one on my 327. it is listed on glovebox door. actually thought about using it again but it won't fit on my edelbrock.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-23-2004, 10:40 AM

The one that was on my 307 looked like the ones bucket and teeitup have posted.

72c10step · 08-23-2004, 11:03 AM

My friend had one on his 67 Chevy with a 283. He took it off and put it into storage somewhere.

Apache · 08-23-2004, 05:30 PM

Older style oil bath. Last 2 is of the one on my grandpa's 283 (no thats not the original oil filter, new air filter he found that fit because his original was falling apart). First is the inside of the oil bath on my 235.

toms68cst · 08-23-2004, 05:53 PM

Here are the installation rates I have for the oil bath option.

67 - 17%

68 - 10%

69 - Not given

70 - 5%

71 - 3%

72 - Not given

Looks fairly common in the 67's and 68's and fairly rare later in our series.

bucket · 08-23-2004, 06:08 PM

other than dust filtration, what are the advantages and disadvantages? would an oilbath work ok with an aftermarket carb (edelbrock) assuming you could find a suitable adapter ring? i might be interested in reinstalling mine for the nostalgia factor.

9footfan · 08-23-2004, 08:57 PM

here is mine w/o cover. cover looks just like 72c10step's. this is on my stock 67 c10 w/283.

teeitup · 08-23-2004, 10:05 PM

Mine is off a 69 with a 350.

gregsplace · 08-23-2004, 10:16 PM

Sad thing is..........I know I've thrown some out before, maybe I need to look through some of my sheds and see if I cant round up a few

08-22-2004, 08:14 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	How Rare? Oil Bath air cleaner? I found one the other day and I'm curious how rare these are, I've never seen one before on one of our years. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-22-2004, 08:24 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I've seen a ton of 67-72's, and I've only seen one with an oil bath air cleaner. That was a 71 C30 with a 307 and a 4 speed. Had a TON of options including a/c, and was a bucket truck. I think Yukon Jack's 4x4 had a factory oil bath too. Definitely not all that common though. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-22-2004, 09:18 PM	#3
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	My 67-inline 6 has one.Not sure if it is that rare?????????????? __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

08-22-2004, 09:52 PM	#4
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	my stock 67 lwb fleet has 283 v-8 w/oil bath. these are fairly rare options from my experience. i can provide a pic if needed-just let me know. __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

08-22-2004, 09:53 PM	#5
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	my 67 k10 with a 292 six originally had one, its long gone now and a stroker is in the place __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

08-22-2004, 10:02 PM	#6
gaddman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Scottsburg, In Posts: 160	My 68 lwb 307, 2bbl, manual 3spd, a/c had an oil bath breather. Still have it I think. I'll take $500 for it, or trade for BBC with all brackets and pullies... __________________ Gaddman Scottsburg, In 67 SWB w/93 step bed 68 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 50 Chevy 3600 74 Norton Commando 850 72 Norton Commando 750

08-22-2004, 10:44 PM	#7
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	My green 67 came with one but my red 67 had a paper element... I'm told that oil bath is way better for dusty situations like gravel hualers & the like.... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-22-2004, 11:29 PM	#8
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	i've heard the same-oil bath is for heavy duty enviroments. also my oil bath w/283 is specific to that year and model according to interchange manual. i saw one for sale here a while back for about $250-they are hard to find and thode that have one do not want to part with it. __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

08-22-2004, 11:32 PM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Oil Bath??? What exactly does an oil bath air cleaner look like??

08-22-2004, 11:36 PM	#10
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	i'll try to post a pic of mine tomorrow if i get home before dark. the oil bath air cleaner is an enclosed assembly that fits over the carb like a conventional air cleaner but is filled with oil that soaks up into an element that traps the dust in it thus cleaning the air. i change the oil in it when i would change the crank case oil. __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

08-22-2004, 11:41 PM	#11
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Couldnt get the pic to upload right. Below is a link to a pic of the oil bath on my truck. I imagine the newer oil bath air cleaners look different tho. I know the one on my grandpa's 283 is different then mine also (bigger). http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...9/434644_6.jpg Sorry I dont have a pic of what it looks like inside at the time. Im at my grandpa's and mom's right now doing some stuff to my car and doubt ill be heading to my house...but I can snag a pic of the inside of the one on my grandpa's truck tomorrow __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's 10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd Last edited by Apache; 08-22-2004 at 11:45 PM.*

08-23-2004, 04:14 AM	#12
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	My 65 series IIa Landrover 88" had one! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

08-23-2004, 04:22 AM	#13
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	would it be listed as a 'HD air cleaner' on the glove box? I might have one if anyone is interested in one, its currently on a 71 c50 with a 350 4bolt. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

08-23-2004, 07:07 AM	#14
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Here is a pic, its listed on the glove box as "Oil bath air cleaner". __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-23-2004, 08:18 AM	#15
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	I've seen one now and then on pickups around here and are listed as a HD air cleaner. I'm sure they are standard on the 40-70 series gas engines. Every farm truck we have or have seen came with one on it and they are 327's, 350's, 366's and even a 427. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"



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08-23-2004, 08:41 AM	#16
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	I have an "ultra-rare" one. It's for an I6 equipped with power brakes. For anybody that has tried, even finding the standard I6-PB air cleaner housing can be tough. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-23-2004, 10:27 AM	#17
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	randy, here is the one i had one on my 327. it is listed on glovebox door. actually thought about using it again but it won't fit on my edelbrock. Attached Images

08-23-2004, 10:40 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	The one that was on my 307 looked like the ones bucket and teeitup have posted. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-23-2004, 11:03 AM	#19
72c10step WHYBYNU when old will do? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Loudon, NH Posts: 876	My friend had one on his 67 Chevy with a 283. He took it off and put it into storage somewhere. Attached Images __________________ -72 Chevy C10 Stepside -2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 -1984 Jeep CJ7 -1995 Polaris XCR600 Custom -2003 Honda 300ex

08-23-2004, 05:30 PM	#20
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Older style oil bath. Last 2 is of the one on my grandpa's 283 (no thats not the original oil filter, new air filter he found that fit because his original was falling apart). First is the inside of the oil bath on my 235. Attached Images __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

08-23-2004, 05:53 PM	#21
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Here are the installation rates I have for the oil bath option. 67 - 17% 68 - 10% 69 - Not given 70 - 5% 71 - 3% 72 - Not given Looks fairly common in the 67's and 68's and fairly rare later in our series. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-23-2004, 06:08 PM	#22
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	other than dust filtration, what are the advantages and disadvantages? would an oilbath work ok with an aftermarket carb (edelbrock) assuming you could find a suitable adapter ring? i might be interested in reinstalling mine for the nostalgia factor.

08-23-2004, 08:57 PM	#23
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	here is mine w/o cover. cover looks just like 72c10step's. this is on my stock 67 c10 w/283. Attached Images __________________ 9FT STEPSIDE CLUB 40 1-1/2 ton stake 67 c30 disassembled & for sale 70 gmc 3500 canadian 9 foot "fenderside" pickup 06 silverado 71 vet enjoyed by my retired father wtb-67 chevy 1 ton 9ft stepside-in perfect condition

08-23-2004, 10:05 PM	#24
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Mine is off a 69 with a 350. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-23-2004, 10:16 PM	#25
gregsplace Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Colwich,Kansas Posts: 713	Sad thing is..........I know I've thrown some out before, maybe I need to look through some of my sheds and see if I cant round up a few __________________ 67 3/4 4x4 402,a/t,flat bed 98 GMC Sierra swb daily driver 87 burb parting out. 68 1/2 chevy, 350/350, 71 gmc frame, kid's beater 69 1ton 396-4sp, dump 69 swb stepside 396/400th current frameup 67 swb 454/400th rebuilding now, oldest boy just rolled it 99,HD, Road King Classic Colwich Ks

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