Re: V8 Rebuilding

Posted by JWL On 2013/7/12 11:01:44

JP, I do not have a remotely located oil filter on my 55 Clipper. The previous owner had one installed for the same reasons you cite. I had the original oil filter assembly reinstalled when I bought the car. I did this for two reasons: For the original/authentic look; and the sump function of the filter housing. The gunk that collects in the bottom of the housing is a good thing in that it does not get circulated in the oiling system. Yes, it is a job to clean out the housing, but to me the function it serves more than out weighs the work involved in cleaning it from time to time.

I feel differently about the oil bath air cleaners and have modern pleated paper filter elements in my Packards.

The remotely mounted oil filter kits should be available from good parts sellers (NAPA, etc.).

(o{}o)