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I recently aquired a 55 pickup with a Y block 6 cylinder. It has the cannister for the oil filter. Does anyone know where to find the filter. I checked at a couple parts stores and they either don't have it or its almost $100!!!
I would think maybe I can get a cross reference and maybe go to a farm store. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I would think maybe I can get a cross reference and maybe go to a farm store. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Check for a store that sells Hastings filters. I found that our local store still carries them for flatheads so yours may be the same. About $5.
I can check the # tomorrow if you need it.
I can check the # tomorrow if you need it.
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Any parts store that values it's customers should be able to come up with your filter.
Mac's Antique Auto Parts (1-800-777-0948) lists two:
Motorcraft pn C1TZ-6731-M at $4.45
Hastings pn C1TZ-6731-H at $5.75
btw, Y block only refers to V8's. Your's should be a 223 OHV if it's the original 6 cyl - and that's what these pn's are for. Hope it helps - Tim
ps. prices are a couple years old.
Mac's Antique Auto Parts (1-800-777-0948) lists two:
Motorcraft pn C1TZ-6731-M at $4.45
Hastings pn C1TZ-6731-H at $5.75
btw, Y block only refers to V8's. Your's should be a 223 OHV if it's the original 6 cyl - and that's what these pn's are for. Hope it helps - Tim
ps. prices are a couple years old.
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If you have a NAPA or CarQuest in your area, try them. They can get them. Don't waste your time at the Pep Boys, or Advance auto type stores, they can't find anything unless it's for a car no more than 5 years old!
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I have to agree with barry, Take the old filter to your NAPA store and they can measure it or cross reference the p/n for a new filter.
For $100 the other store must have been selling you the more than a replacement filter.
Once i get the new filter i would go back and find out why they were trying to rip you off.
For $100 the other store must have been selling you the more than a replacement filter.
Once i get the new filter i would go back and find out why they were trying to rip you off.
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Personally, I wouldn't use Fram. There is a well known oil filter study that disassembled oil filters and compared the results. Fram did not come out looking very good in that study.
I found that NAPA had the NAPA/Wix filter for my 223; a good quality choice of filters. If I've done my searching right, the part you want is a Wix 51004 which cross-references to a Fram CH6PL.
I want to emphasize that Fram filters are bad filters. Don't use them. There have been reports of Fram filters coming apart and ruining engines. If you doubt what I'm saying do a google search on the words oil filter study. It will be an education. Fram filters have been examined for both cars and motorcycles.
Best of luck,
Nathan
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Just called the local NAPA and they have the Napa/Wix filter for $5.95
Autozone must be needing to make some money.
Just got the truck not too long ago, and the guy I got it from said she has been sitting for awhile. What do weight oil do you recommend I change her with? There is a little rattle when she first starts, but no smoke.
Thanx for all your help
Autozone must be needing to make some money.
Just got the truck not too long ago, and the guy I got it from said she has been sitting for awhile. What do weight oil do you recommend I change her with? There is a little rattle when she first starts, but no smoke.
Thanx for all your help
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Good straight 30 weight should work. Hopefully your rattle is a lifter sticking, Maybe add some Marvel Mystery oil or something like that. If it has been sitting for a long time might be a good investment to change oil & filter after it has been run for a while insted of normal interval.
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Common consensus among the flathead crowd is: if your engine is clean - meaning a fresh rebuild - go ahead and use normal multi-vis oils in the usual 10W30, 10W40, or even the synthetic or synthetic blend oils as they offer superior protection.
However, if you're starting up an old and dirty engine with lots of internal sludge, then use what Henry had available to him at the time - something like 30W NON-detergent oil.
If you use a modern oil with solvents added you risk having chunks of old hardened sludge break loose and plug drain holes in the head or even plugging the screen on the pump. Either will ruin your engine in a short time.
However, if you're starting up an old and dirty engine with lots of internal sludge, then use what Henry had available to him at the time - something like 30W NON-detergent oil.
If you use a modern oil with solvents added you risk having chunks of old hardened sludge break loose and plug drain holes in the head or even plugging the screen on the pump. Either will ruin your engine in a short time.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 06-Sep-02 AT 09:44 PM (EST)]Good advise mtflat.. Had a friend switch to detergent oil on a 60 chevy. Ended up with sludge breaking off and blocking oil return holes in the head.
As for Fram filters, I've been using them for as long as i can remember and have never had a problem.
As for Fram filters, I've been using them for as long as i can remember and have never had a problem.
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