41/53dodges Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 got an old cartridge type FRAM filter with my other truck, and seeing as it's new engine already has it, im thinking of using it on the pickup. what is the sticker supposed to say? are filters still made for these? is it even worth my time to hookup, or should it just be for looks? Quote
aero3113 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 I have this Fram Filter on my 50 Plymouth and it takes a Fram C3P Filter. Yours may take the same type? Quote
41/53dodges Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) possibly. what does the top of yours look like? still, are these worth using in a bypass system? Edited February 4, 2011 by 41/53dodges Quote
Gary Manes Posted February 4, 2011 Report Posted February 4, 2011 Fram used to be the top of the line oil filter. My uncle would buy nothing else for his fleet of trucks. In recent tests for efficiency Fram scored near the bottom. NAPA, which are made by WIX, scored near the top. I have used WIX/NAPA in my '48 Chrysler New Yorker since we got her running, and plan to do the same on the '48 Desoto. Just info. Choices are up to the individual owners. Good luck. Quote
MBF Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 My local NAPA dealer has a display of cut open filters showing the difference of the internal filter media, checkvalves, etc. Of course the NAPA brand looks noticably better quality. I think they're using their "Gold" line comparing it to other brands middle lines. One thing that does stick out and its been discussed on the slant six forum is their check valve setup that prevents the filter drainback and having to have the pump refill the filter each time the engine is started after sitting. That is especially important if you're using a filter in an inverted position. I've heard stories about orange filters on several different forums, and from the display, it looks like they might be true. I wonder what the longevity of these old flatties would be with the newer formulated oils, and a full flow filter system, with a modern PCV system. Hell-they may even get to like the taste of synthetics. Mike Quote
41/53dodges Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Posted February 5, 2011 i dunno about the PCV, thats just emissions stuff to me, but lets not start an argument on that! i think full flow oil systems and modern filters would make these engines just as good if not better than any "off the lot" turd you would buy today! i think i will mount the filter for looks with some fake lines, maybe i could clean it out and use it for a toolbox! good for sparkplugs and whatnot that needs to stay dry! Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 One benefit of installing a Desoto engine in my P-15 is I do have a full flow oil filter. Quote
wayfarer Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks for posting that Don, the old literature is priceless! Quote
aero3113 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 possibly. what does the top of yours look like?still, are these worth using in a bypass system? Quote
41/53dodges Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Posted February 5, 2011 ah... mine has kinda a bolt-type hex on top, a little more of a pain-in-the-butt, but it works. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 5, 2011 Report Posted February 5, 2011 Clean it up, hook it up, and get some filtration on your oil. It certainly can't hurt. There's nothing wrong with a bypass filtration system. It won't filter all of the oil before getting to the bearings, but then again a full flow doesn't always do that either. If the oil is cold or the filter gets clogged the bypass valve will open and you're back to what you have now. Merle Quote
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