Topic: 46-48 flathead oil filter or no oil filter


Curious 40    -- 06-04-2025 @ 2:27 PM
  Looking for information on a 46-48 flathead that came in a 40 Ford Deluxe partially restored.
I have found out it has been rebuilt definitely over 30 yrs, but it didn't come with oil filter. There is a female fitting at right side of dipstick and top of back right of engine by oil sending unit? My question is did they come with a filter or will they run without filter or should I get an aftermarket flow thru filter. Concerned member.


Regards,
Tim


carcrazy    -- 06-04-2025 @ 3:07 PM
  The partial flow oil filter became standard equipment on the Flathead Ford V-8 in 1946. They were available as an option in 1940.


Curious 40    -- 06-04-2025 @ 4:42 PM
  Thank you car crazy!
You solved mine and a friend's mystery!

Regards,
Tim


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