pistoncollector Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I would like to buy the lines to hook up the accessory external oil filter used on the 1949 and 50 straight eights. NOS is preferred but good used is also acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi. Can you mail me the lengths you need? I have a number of NOS AC oil filter lines from this vintage available. John in Wisconsin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Are the 356 sets and 288 all the same?? it might be easier to bend a new set, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John_Lawrence Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I believe the oil filter lines for the mechanical lifter (282/288) and hydraulic lifter (356/327) engines are different. Also, oil filters from from different manufactures may be connected differently. It is not a straight forward situation it depends on engine and filter manufacturer. There was much discussion on this topic on the PackardInfo.com - General Site News - New Part Cross Reference Database Added - Packard Articles website some time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistoncollector Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 John,I don't know the dimensions since I do not have any lines. The oil filter was an option in 1950. I found a NOS oil canister (and element) and would like to install it on my engine. I can get the name off the canister if that would help you determine which lines I need. My car is a Deluxe Eight if that makes any difference.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John_Lawrence Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 pistoncollector, to which John is your message addressed? I recommend you go to the packardinfo.com site referenced above, and search the posting on the extensive discussion on oil filters. Other than that, I can not offer any more advice. Good luck on you project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Block Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Unless your driving it a lot, you do like Packard did, and change the oil every 1000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistoncollector Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 John Lawrence, thanks for the reply and the site reference.Jolly John, if you have any lines that you think might work please let me know.Packards42, thanks for the recommendation. I guess I can continue to change the oil but after only 1000 miles it seems such a waste. Since my prewar Packards have oil filters that were installed at the factory it just seems to be an oversight for the post war cars not to have one.Best ...... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 54packman Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 if you wish i can take a couple of photos of the lines set for you, i just bend and flare the new lines as i need them, One thing thought the oil filter is fed from where the oil pressure sender is installed in the block, through a "T" but you have to have an orface in the "T" to keep oil pressure at lower RPM's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John_Lawrence Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 pistoncollector, which engine does your Packard have, and which brand is the oil filter you are planning on using? It makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistoncollector Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 54 Packman,Yes, please take some photos for me. I was unaware of the special T you told me about. Where can I get one.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistoncollector Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 John Lawrence,My car is a Deluxe Eight model and the engine is the 288 cubic inch one. My oil filter is a PUROLATOR brand. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbk Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Fram supplied fittings with a restrictor in them.This is to keep oil pressure up at idle but also to prevent pressure to build up in the filter.The restrictor hole in the fitting is smaller than a normal fitting.More oil will flow out of the filter than can come in so preventing pressure built up in the filter housing and leaking gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistoncollector Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks everyone. I just returned from the AACA Fall Meet at Hershey. I was able to take some good photos of the oil lines and filter installation on a car with an oil filter. I think I am going to try to bend the tubing similiar to the photos and get on with the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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