ff6009 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The fire department that I work for has a 1932 BG type 50 fire truck that the town bought new. It needs a new oil filter and we are looking for a supplier. The part number of the original is 5 ALFA 25. We would like to find a new filter or find a part number for a filter that will replace this one. I have included a picture of the engine and the old filter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorking Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hi,I am the Technical manager at FRAM filters. We are evaluating what you have posted to see if we may have something that will work.Jay.Buckley@Framgrp.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-89678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorking Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 The fire department that I work for has a 1932 BG type 50 fire truck that the town bought new. It needs a new oil filter and we are looking for a supplier. The part number of the original is 5 ALFA 25. We would like to find a new filter or find a part number for a filter that will replace this one. I have included a picture of the engine and the old filter.Hi,This is Jay Buckley again from FRAM filters. After speaking with our engineers, we have no filter for this application. They told me to refer you to this site- www.purolator-facet.com/Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-89842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6009 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-89895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmixer Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 If this is a partial flow filter (which it looks like), I would go to NAPA or some big parts dealer with your existing filter OD and stacked length. Your material looks like felt or woven cotton.If you are lucky you may be able to match it up a cartridge insert type with an OD similiar to what was used in 8N Ford tractors, late 40's Studebakers or '49 to '53 Fords.You should be able to stack 2 of these where your existing ones nest in the steel housing and if you have to, reuse one ot more of the existing washer filters back in the housing as spacers with the cartridge filters to make up the total length needed.You are just filtering the oil as it passes through the housing itself.Good luck Quote David Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-89964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksmoke Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I saw a old donut under the seat that looks like that once! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-89986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Why not just clean them in mineral spirits, let the dry and reuse them! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-89994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6009 Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 The old filter material is falling apart, so we could not reuse it. With the help of a local mechanic that works on antique vehicles, we found a Wix filter that goes on a '47 Chrysler that was close to the sme size. We put in on the truck and it fired right up with good oil pressure and no noise from the engine. It is now ready for the parade. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21268-felt-washer-oil-filter/#findComment-90487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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