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50-60s finned oil filter

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by jnkyrdratz, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. jnkyrdratz
    Joined: Nov 1, 2006
    Posts: 88

    jnkyrdratz
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    from colorado

    i found an oil filter in my grand fathers stuff,and looking for rebuild kits
    it is round like a new style filter but is aluminum there are a lot of fins around the filter , it has a bolt on the engine side that holds a screen ,spring and filter. all it says on it is san deigo california
    any hlep would be great
     
  2. hotrod40coupe
    Joined: Apr 8, 2007
    Posts: 2,561

    hotrod40coupe
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    Pics would help.
     
  3. jnkyrdratz
    Joined: Nov 1, 2006
    Posts: 88

    jnkyrdratz
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    from colorado

    after a long soak in the sink all i found on it is stil ko oil cleaner ,here are pics
     
  4. Fiddytree
    Joined: Sep 7, 2008
    Posts: 204

    Fiddytree
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    from Durango

    You don't want that nasty old thing . . . .
     
  5. hotrod40coupe
    Joined: Apr 8, 2007
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    hotrod40coupe
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    Use it for a coil cover.
     
  6. 4woody
    Joined: Sep 4, 2002
    Posts: 2,110

    4woody
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    It is a Stilko byp*** filter.
    Uses toilet paper as the media.
    They work fine. Don't lets get into the byp*** vs full-flow argument now.
    [​IMG]
    Here's one on my '50 Plymouth:
     
  7. jnkyrdratz
    Joined: Nov 1, 2006
    Posts: 88

    jnkyrdratz
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    from colorado

    where do you get parts i need the base for an sbc
     
  8. 4woody
    Joined: Sep 4, 2002
    Posts: 2,110

    4woody
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    Here are the instructions and and exploded view.
    I believe the company now is out of South Africa, but has distributors in the USA. Google'em.
     

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  9. jnkyrdratz
    Joined: Nov 1, 2006
    Posts: 88

    jnkyrdratz
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    from colorado

    gonna sell it or trade it for 2 early f100 wheels 15 x 5 x 5 1/2 with caps if any bodys interested
     

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