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Expert: - 1/15/2012


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why do some 216ci engins have oil filters and some dont.

Answer
I'm sorry, but I know Model A's and not too much about the modern iron.  In your case, I think the answer might be that the filter was an option.  That is right about the time they were going to full flow filter systems.  It also could have been a running change where the early built cars did not get a filter.  
Find yourself a Chevy car club and ask them.  Better yet, join the club and have more fun with your car.
Good luck.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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