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Old 01-08-2019, 10:00 PM   #7
Flathead Fever
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Default Re: Filter for an original Beehive oil filter

Make sure the original brass restrictor fitting is screwed in to the bottom of the beehive.

The earliest photo of one these beehives was on Charles Scott's (Scotty) dry lakes roadster, in 1947. His roadster was voted best appearing roadster at one of the 1947 SCTA Meets. Somewhere, I have a 1947 or 1948 ad for a beehive filter.

If I remember correctly? This is the Filcoolator Model A-1 filter. The restrictor fitting was stamped A-1 too. I have an original paint/decal beehive on a '32 chassis out in the garage.

There are reproduction decals for sale on eBay with the cartridge number on them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beehive-Oil...dhn:rk:14:pf:0

I'm still trying to research this. Here is an original photo of a Fram C-131. It seems to be an agricultural tractor oil filter according to some sites. Baldwin Filters crosses over the C-131 their P67. It looks like it might work.


Descriptions:
By-Pass Lube Element with Bail Handle

Fits:
Massey Ferguson Engines; Purolator N1600 Series Housings

Replaces:
Case 10017-2; Chrysler 557218

O.D.:
3 23/32 (94.5)

I.D.:
21/32 (16.7)

Length:
5 1/4 (133.4)

F. Gskt.:
[1] Included

End Seals:
[2] Attached

UPC:
791440000780
Attached Images
File Type: jpg filter.jpg (28.9 KB, 6 views)
File Type: jpg filter 2.jpg (56.7 KB, 19 views)
File Type: jpg 31-e3E+MSLL.jpg (10.8 KB, 8 views)

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