CO WTB External Oil Filter Fitting

[jlmerie]

I am looking for the factory fitting for the 6 cylinder trucks of 1960,1961,1962. The 6 cylinder trucks that had the optional external oil filter had a small cast iron tee that screwed into the motor. I don't have a good picture of one. I am wanting to add an external oil filter to my truck and need this fitting. Let me know what you have. I would be happy to get two if you have them. Thanks

[jlmerie]

Ttt

[jlmerie]

Still looking. Anybody find one?

[jlmerie]

Still trying to find this cast iron tee for the factory external oil filters. Maybe this is another one of those unobtainable items. Any help would be appreciated.

[DPowers]

Specific to trucks only or did the cars have this too?

[shortstep60]

I have a 1960 with external filter and the line runs from the external filter to the block there is no tee on my block.

[jlmerie]

I think it may be determined by where the external filter was added.

[jlmerie]

Originally Posted by DPowers

Specific to trucks only or did the cars have this too?

I am not entirely sure about the cars, but what I am looking for is specific to the 6 cylinder engines. A lot of cars had v8's. Not all of course

[DPowers]

Have you tried someplace like TrucknCar Shop?
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

[oldusafmsgt]

I purchased the lines from Classic Truck Parts in Missouri. The "T" fitting, from other originals I've seen, was just a standard black pipe T. One line to the filter, one line to the oil pressure sending unit. There was multiple different types of filters used (AC, Fram, etc.) , and being a dealer installed option many times, different filters/kits/fittings were used. A black iron pipe T fitting is available at any hardware store. I wouldn't worry too much about a "factory" fitting, as various oil filters and fittings were used, both at the factory and dealerships.

[oldusafmsgt]

235 Oil Filter

[jlmerie]

I am not sure I understand all of the posted information. I am including a picture of the small cast fitting I am looking for. It is about 1 1/2 inches long. Looks like something from the plumbing aisle at the old hardware stores, but it is not. I appreciate the help.

[MikeN]

You are looking for a brass tee fitting, which can be bought at most NAPA stores. You just need to know what thread size and pitch.

[MikeN]

Looks like you need a 1/8" NPT brass tee fitting, from the photos and diagrams above.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by jlmerie

I am not sure I understand all of the posted information. I am including a picture of the small cast fitting I am looking for. It is about 1 1/2 inches long. Looks like something from the plumbing aisle at the old hardware stores, but it is not. I appreciate the help.

Post #10 and #11 is where you're answer is.

[oldusafmsgt]

Available from any hardware store, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. In either brass or black iron pipe.

[Ennehazrad]

Post #14 is correct. The part #444252 details can be found here in the right hand column 444252.

Maybe also of interest is this type of fitting. I used this so that I could keep both the oil gauge and warning light.