Re: 1949 oil canister

Posted by DavidPackard On 2020/12/4 18:47:35

Joey d, there isn't much to see or photograph inside the oil filter canister. There is a central tube that the cover bolt threads into, and you should be able to see evidence of the fitting on the side wall, along with the 1/8 pipe drain fitting at the bottom if so equipped . . . not all were and the ones that don't required a lot of oily rags to clean the last bit of oil and junk out of the bottom. That drain is a bit off to the side and should not be confused with the fitting where the engine plumbing attaches. Now the cover is another story . . . there is a flat washer, spring, and bolt. The washer and spring may be captive. Likewise the bolt may be captive or easily removed. The cover has a lip to hold a gasket/seal, and the bolt will likely have a metal washer to effect a seal in that area. That's about it . . . an empty can. Most of the 'cans' will have the limiting orifices incorporated as specific diameter drilled passages . . . . something you can't change, nor should you. Most of us use a 'turkey baster' to remove the 'dirty' oil during a filter change. I'm guilty of not getting all of the oil from the baster to the drain bucket and have a bit of clean-up after the job is done.

dp