Small Block with out an oil filter?

[jerry59]

Just wanted to see if anyone on here has seen a small block 283 that did not have an oil filter. I know the older motors came with a canister style filter but mine does not have the adaptor to even install a canister. The block has the location for the filter but is not machined for either a screw on filter or a canister. It only has a bolt that goes into the block. Please see photos. Hopefully someone on here has seen something like this. The last photo is the bolt that goes into the block.

 

[jerry59]

 

[oldskydog]

Oil filters were optional on early V8's.

 

[409newby]

Looks to be an oil filter elimanator, have seen these before to fit into a jeep or transplant vehicle, piece in block should come out. IMO

 

[1958 delivery]

That adaptor should come out.

 

[jerry59]

Its not an adaptor. Its the way the block is cast

 

[1958 delivery]

Its not an adaptor. Its the way the block is cast

Are you certain? If it was cast that way why would there be a bolt? No need for a bolt. The 55 265's had no filter and no boss, no need for an unused boss. I may be wrong but I think it's an adaptor that's snugly in there.

 

[oldskydog]

http://www.trifive.com/garage/57 Chevy Assembly Manual/221-7.gif

 

[jerry59]

Thanks guys. I have tried to use hook pull tools to see if i could pull the cap out and it didn't move. I thought it was cast like that. Would it be worth pulling out and using the screw on filter adapter or just leave it the way it is?

 

[1958 delivery]

I would use a filter, you can wste your engine otherwise.

http://www.trifive.com/garage/57 Chevy Assembly Manual/221-7.gif

Dang dude, where do you come up with these little bits of info

 

[oldskydog]

I would use a filter, you can wste your engine otherwise.

Dang dude, where do you come up with these little bits of info

It's all written down somewhere.

 

[58 Apache]

Jerry for my 2 cents I would try a pilot bushing puller the slide hammer type a couple three hammers should break it loose. Thats how we got them out back in the day. Good Luck.