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Bowtie Bubba · 01-22-2012, 11:29 PM

I currently purchased a 1960 SWB Step side. I get it to the house after digging it out and run to the parts store to get a few things to get it going. I get the normal oil and filter - plugs and wires etc. and when I get home I get ready to change the oil and WOW no oil filter. Well I have always been a V-8 Chevy guy this is my first 6 shooter and all the info I have found on the internet says it was a option that one could take or leave. I looked around and found the canister on EBAY AC SC 660 and it is $680 to my door . So I guess my question is who is not running a oil filter or is it something that was taken off my truck that I need to replace. Thanks for your help.

Alan's Classic · 01-23-2012, 12:09 AM

Moved ya to the engine section for more input.

Bowtie Bubba · 01-23-2012, 12:17 AM

Thanks.

**Captainfab** · 01-23-2012, 02:20 AM

Yep, the 235/261's didn't come from GM with oil filters. The ones that you do see on them were an add on canister filter that is clamped to the intake manifold. I would definitely add a oil filter to your engine. I can't help with where to get one, but I'm sure someone here will chime in and either have one, or know where to get one for much less $$ than that one on ebay. You could probably just get a single remote oil filter mount for a spin on, and just have a couple hoses made to plumb it up.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20filter&dds=1

cdowns · 01-23-2012, 03:32 PM

if it is the original motor i doubt an oil filter is going to prolong it's lifespan from what has happened to it in the last 50years

68gmsee · 01-23-2012, 07:55 PM

Wow! I did not know that? I guess I've never had to work on one of those engines but I wouldn't change it. Make some money betting people that they can't find the oil filter cannister.

I agree with Cdowns that a filter at this point is not going to help much. I think what I would do, if it was my vehicle and it was running okay, is to leave it as is and change the oil more frequently. Maybe every 1500 to 2000 miles.

Bowtie Bubba · 01-29-2012, 09:03 AM

You all have been helpful ~ Thanks. I think I'm going to leave well enough alone and drive it as is. I know one day I'll have to rebuild the motor and I'll put a filter on it then.

**Warrens69GMC** · 01-29-2012, 12:07 PM

I would use CD2 Detergent (

Amazon.com: CD2 4111 Oil Detergent. 15 oz.:...) in place of one of the quarts of oil to help clean all of the internal passages.

**Warrens69GMC** · 01-29-2012, 12:15 PM

double post

01-22-2012, 11:29 PM	#1
Bowtie Bubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eddy Texas Posts: 11	Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... I currently purchased a 1960 SWB Step side. I get it to the house after digging it out and run to the parts store to get a few things to get it going. I get the normal oil and filter - plugs and wires etc. and when I get home I get ready to change the oil and WOW no oil filter. Well I have always been a V-8 Chevy guy this is my first 6 shooter and all the info I have found on the internet says it was a option that one could take or leave. I looked around and found the canister on EBAY AC SC 660 and it is $680 to my door . So I guess my question is who is not running a oil filter or is it something that was taken off my truck that I need to replace. Thanks for your help.

01-23-2012, 12:09 AM	#2
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... Moved ya to the engine section for more input. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-23-2012, 12:17 AM	#3
Bowtie Bubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eddy Texas Posts: 11	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... Thanks.

01-23-2012, 02:20 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... Yep, the 235/261's didn't come from GM with oil filters. The ones that you do see on them were an add on canister filter that is clamped to the intake manifold. I would definitely add a oil filter to your engine. I can't help with where to get one, but I'm sure someone here will chime in and either have one, or know where to get one for much less $$ than that one on ebay. You could probably just get a single remote oil filter mount for a spin on, and just have a couple hoses made to plumb it up. http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20filter&dds=1 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-23-2012, 03:32 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... if it is the original motor i doubt an oil filter is going to prolong it's lifespan from what has happened to it in the last 50years __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-23-2012, 07:55 PM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... Wow! I did not know that? I guess I've never had to work on one of those engines but I wouldn't change it. Make some money betting people that they can't find the oil filter cannister. I agree with Cdowns that a filter at this point is not going to help much. I think what I would do, if it was my vehicle and it was running okay, is to leave it as is and change the oil more frequently. Maybe every 1500 to 2000 miles.

01-29-2012, 09:03 AM	#7
Bowtie Bubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eddy Texas Posts: 11	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... You all have been helpful ~ Thanks. I think I'm going to leave well enough alone and drive it as is. I know one day I'll have to rebuild the motor and I'll put a filter on it then.

01-29-2012, 12:07 PM	#8
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... I would use CD2 Detergent ( Amazon.com: CD2 4111 Oil Detergent. 15 oz.:...) in place of one of the quarts of oil to help clean all of the internal passages. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

01-29-2012, 12:15 PM	#9
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Oil filter to have or not to have that is my question... double post __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT



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