Juday1951 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Now that I actually found the forum where the folks can answer my questions, I throw this one out there for ya... My '51 has the original flathead 6 under the hood, but it's missing a vital component....the oil filter assembly. Why it's not there is beyond me, but it has been removed and plugged. Why would anyone remove the oil filter? Anyways, is there a way that I can buy the parts to put this thing back together? Any hot rod tips to get another unit to work in there? As always, thanks for your information! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Look for it in Parts for Sale, or search Ebay, or maybe do what ssdodge51 did http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=20492 Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juday1951 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thank you for that information. I think I might try to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 It may be the way to go. The original one takes a "sock-type" filter element which does function well, but is not as simple as spin-on, spin-off. Good Luck, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 When I bought my truck it didn't have a filter either. Engine filters weren't standard equipment back then, especially on the trucks. I went shopping on ebay and found one. The first few that I saw went for more than I wanted to spend as several others wanted them too. Aparently I ran out of competition because right after a couple went for "too much" one poped up and I was the only bidder. Got it for $10. It is a "Deluxe Oil Filter" and uses the sock type element. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41/53dodges Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 i think i still have my old one sitting around if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatie46 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Now that I actually found the forum where the folks can answer my questions, I throw this one out there for ya...My '51 has the original flathead 6 under the hood, but it's missing a vital component....the oil filter assembly. Why it's not there is beyond me, but it has been removed and plugged. Why would anyone remove the oil filter? Anyways, is there a way that I can buy the parts to put this thing back together? Any hot rod tips to get another unit to work in there? As always, thanks for your information! Kevin Aren't there any good junkyards where you live? I really enjoy a good trip to the junkyard, you just never know what kinda treasure or bargin you'll find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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