spin on oil filter adaptor 1955' 88

GTC · 09-18-2006, 09:14 AM

Hi all, I'm new here but have benn lurking for a few weeks.

I recently bought a restored 1955 2 door coupe. I have done nothing to it yet other than drive since Wisconsin's winter will be here soon enough for me. I have seen an adaptor kit to change from the paper cartridge oil filter to the modern spin on variety. Is it a worth while change? Does it make that much difference? It sure must be less of a mess but, am I taking away the character of a 51 year old car?

comments/suggestions?

Retrorocket88 · 09-18-2006, 10:30 AM

I have a 56' and I plan on doing the swap. It is not going to be a 100 point show car so I really don't care about the looks, or being correct. It also makes finding a filter easier and cheaper!!!

ozoneblue · 09-18-2006, 06:04 PM

I agree just save your old parts

59-59-59 · 09-18-2006, 09:53 PM

I cant speak for the 324's, but this worked well on my oil canister - equipped '59 394. I took off an oil filter housing off a '62 394 ( that has a spin on filter ) and it was a direct bolt up to the 1959 394. Now oil filters cost about a third what the big canister types did and you dont have to worry about breaking the thin gasket they give you with the canister.

J'ville · 10-07-2006, 09:15 PM

I did the spin on adapter on my 57 Olds. I am quite happy with it.
For one thing, a quality spin on filter will trap much smaller micron particles than the cannister filter. I am using a larger capacity GM diesel filter on mine that traps down to 5 microns. The best the cannister filter will do is trap 20 micron particles. Plus the cannister is a mess to change and usually leaks.
Unless you are attempting to keep your Olds factory original, I would definitely go for the spin on setup. You could always keep the cannister hardware and change back, if it is absolutely necessary to have your Olds 100% original for a show or sell at the Barret-Jackson auction.

GTC · 05-08-2007, 01:50 PM

Follow up:

I installed this spin on oil filter adapter this spring and HIGHLY recommend it. Very simple to put on and now have the conveince and reliability of a modern oil filter. Also, the spin ons have an anti-drainback valve in them so there is positive oil pressure at start up. No noisly lifter clatter at start up anymore.

Oldskool88 · 02-07-2008, 01:18 PM

I have a '56 324 and would also like to install the modern spin-type filter adpater. Can you recommend a good kit? Thanks!

09-18-2006, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
GTC Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	spin on oil filter adaptor 1955' 88 Hi all, I'm new here but have benn lurking for a few weeks. I recently bought a restored 1955 2 door coupe. I have done nothing to it yet other than drive since Wisconsin's winter will be here soon enough for me. I have seen an adaptor kit to change from the paper cartridge oil filter to the modern spin on variety. Is it a worth while change? Does it make that much difference? It sure must be less of a mess but, am I taking away the character of a 51 year old car? comments/suggestions?

09-18-2006, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
ozoneblue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 403	oil filter I agree just save your old parts

10-07-2006, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
J'ville Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 44	I did the spin on adapter on my 57 Olds. I am quite happy with it. For one thing, a quality spin on filter will trap much smaller micron particles than the cannister filter. I am using a larger capacity GM diesel filter on mine that traps down to 5 microns. The best the cannister filter will do is trap 20 micron particles. Plus the cannister is a mess to change and usually leaks. Unless you are attempting to keep your Olds factory original, I would definitely go for the spin on setup. You could always keep the cannister hardware and change back, if it is absolutely necessary to have your Olds 100% original for a show or sell at the Barret-Jackson auction. __________________ 57 Olds 4dr Super 88

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09-18-2006, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Retrorocket88 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 18	I have a 56' and I plan on doing the swap. It is not going to be a 100 point show car so I really don't care about the looks, or being correct. It also makes finding a filter easier and cheaper!!!

09-18-2006, 09:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
59-59-59 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 104	I cant speak for the 324's, but this worked well on my oil canister - equipped '59 394. I took off an oil filter housing off a '62 394 ( that has a spin on filter ) and it was a direct bolt up to the 1959 394. Now oil filters cost about a third what the big canister types did and you dont have to worry about breaking the thin gasket they give you with the canister.

05-08-2007, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
GTC Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Follow up: I installed this spin on oil filter adapter this spring and HIGHLY recommend it. Very simple to put on and now have the conveince and reliability of a modern oil filter. Also, the spin ons have an anti-drainback valve in them so there is positive oil pressure at start up. No noisly lifter clatter at start up anymore.

02-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oldskool88 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	I have a '56 324 and would also like to install the modern spin-type filter adpater. Can you recommend a good kit? Thanks!