WTB: Fram Oil Filter
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WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Looking for a nice "piss away from block" Fram Military Standard oil filter. I discovered a circa June 1943 photograph (jeep would have been just over two months old at the time) showing the engine compartment of a GPW with a registration number (20369282) that's only 37 digits higher than mine, which leads me to believe that my '43 GPW may have been equipped with a Fram filter from the factory. The Fram filter in the photograph appears to be the "piss away from block" type.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Michael
Couple questions.
What does "piss away from block" mean? Did the photographed GPW come from the same factory as yours?
Thanks
Jay
Couple questions.
What does "piss away from block" mean? Did the photographed GPW come from the same factory as yours?
Thanks
Jay
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Hello Jay...
"Piss away from block" refers to the drain plug on the bottom of the filter housing.
Yes, from my documentation, the registration number on the aforementioned GPW, which is 37 digits higher than mine, is a Louisville number. I am in the process of re-confirming this.
The photo was taken at Camp Hood, TX and the accompanying document is dated 2 JUN 43. Although the GPW was modified for a 55 amp generator to power radios, the engine compartment looks prestige....again, the jeep would probably have been less than 2 months old by the time the photo was taken. The modification probably took place in April '43 before the vehicle was sent to the Tank Destroyer Board for testing. Is there a possibility the Fram was swapped from a Purolator? Sure...but I find the photo interesting and removing the oil filter wouldn't have been necessary to install the 55 amp generator. It's one of those photos that makes one wonder.....
There is another photo of a GPW with a hood number 20 digits higher than mine but it's a side profile view only.
"Piss away from block" refers to the drain plug on the bottom of the filter housing.
Yes, from my documentation, the registration number on the aforementioned GPW, which is 37 digits higher than mine, is a Louisville number. I am in the process of re-confirming this.
The photo was taken at Camp Hood, TX and the accompanying document is dated 2 JUN 43. Although the GPW was modified for a 55 amp generator to power radios, the engine compartment looks prestige....again, the jeep would probably have been less than 2 months old by the time the photo was taken. The modification probably took place in April '43 before the vehicle was sent to the Tank Destroyer Board for testing. Is there a possibility the Fram was swapped from a Purolator? Sure...but I find the photo interesting and removing the oil filter wouldn't have been necessary to install the 55 amp generator. It's one of those photos that makes one wonder.....
There is another photo of a GPW with a hood number 20 digits higher than mine but it's a side profile view only.
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Michael
Thanks, there's always something out there to learn. It's neat to find those so close to yours.
Thanks, there's always something out there to learn. It's neat to find those so close to yours.
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Jay, seems like I learn something new every day...sometimes two or three things depending who I'm in the company of. Yes, it is interesting to see a photo of a jeep that's so close to mine (found two now) and to have a shot of the engine compartment of one is quite valuable. It shows what Louisville was possibly installing at the time. I would have never doubted that mine should have a Purolator but now maybe I'm leaning towards a Fram. Also, the one in the photo has what may be the early style bayonet type oil dipstick (What to call it...Type 2?). Now I'm convinced there were three different oil dipsticks used in GPW production. (Large friction type, bayonet type with smooth sides and flat top, and bayonet type with serrated edge and circular dimple around the top edge. As we know, the Slat Grill style dipstick and straight tube was probably not used in GPW production....but I digress).
Anyone have a piss away from block Fram?
Anyone have a piss away from block Fram?
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Michael,
Just a thought, your jeep number is very close to the photographed number but do you know if both jeeps came from the same factory? I am sure Tom would know for sure.
If the photographed Jeep came from a different factory then your Purolator might still be correct for your Jeep.
Brett
Just a thought, your jeep number is very close to the photographed number but do you know if both jeeps came from the same factory? I am sure Tom would know for sure.
If the photographed Jeep came from a different factory then your Purolator might still be correct for your Jeep.
Brett
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Brett, 20369282 was a number assigned to Louisville. The DoD of the jeep in the photo was either on the same day or the day after mine.Bart1015 wrote:Michael,
Just a thought, your jeep number is very close to the photographed number but do you know if both jeeps came from the same factory?
Brett
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Still looking.....thanks in advance!
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Michael I have a nos Fram oil filter housing with clamps and filter for sale that might help you, send me your email address and I will send pictures of it,thanks Richard
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Still looking....thanks!
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
I think I've got a couple. They are in varying stages of take off condition. I think all don't have any dents. I'll take some pics and post them.
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
The only one I found that is "piss away from block" is this one. There is no lid and I don't know the real difference between purolator and Fram other than the lids. I thought the difference was fram had indents on the bottom. Maybe you can educate me.
If this is what your looking for just PM me with what you think is fair. Shipping for this to the Midwest is somewhere in the range of $10-12.
If this is what your looking for just PM me with what you think is fair. Shipping for this to the Midwest is somewhere in the range of $10-12.
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
From your photos, it looks like the indentation are more tapered. The wartime Frams I've seen have straight indentations:
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Re: WTB: Fram Oil Filter
Thats what I thought. I have a few Frams but the drain is on the block side on all of them.
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