1940 Chev C15, Cab 11 restoration in Holland

jaap de wit · #1 03-03-10, 22:32

thanks phil for the info on the filter.
I think that to place the filter at the back of the intake manifold will not fit because the engine panel (speedo gauge) is to cloose to the engine so the filter will not fit I think. and I see the picture of the filter place on it's side in the frame rail, but I don't like that overthere.
the oillines are about 5 inches clear of the exhaust pipe, but a heat shield is not a bad thing I think, thanks phil.
so I hope the filter is not getting to hot on this place I will keep an eye on it.
thanks jaap

Phil Waterman · #2 04-03-10, 01:34

From the pictures it looks like you had already check the exhaust pipe clearance. Very good detail work it is a lot easier to work these things out before the entire body is mounted.

Is your exhaust new or a good used one? Is there a source for Chevy pipes in your neck of the woods?

Enjoy watching the progress.

Cheers Phil

Bob Carriere · #3 04-03-10, 04:49

First set of pcitures is the original insyallation for a cab 13.... of course they have the extra room under the enigne cover to allow for that....

Pictures of cab 11/12 set up coming next....

Boob

Bob Carriere · #4 04-03-10, 04:58

These pictures show the actual location on a HUP frame which by coincidence is the same as for a cab 11/12.

From my limited experience..... every cab 11 and cab 12 that I have acquired and worked on NEVER had an oil filter installed....even retro fitted. Remember these are trucks that probably never left Canada and were never retrofitted with oil filters in field workshops.... probably giving priority for front line use. Similarly most cab 11 in Canada do not even have the bolt holes drilled in the frame for the fuel filter....which is located on the opposite side under the driver's seat.

Any ways the HUP pictures clearly shows the ackward location inside the frame on the passenger side...... mechanics must have loved doing filter changes and getting an oil bath everytime....

Glad to see that my thousands of pictures are finally useful....

Boob

Bob Carriere · #5 04-03-10, 05:06

On the original installation... the oil lines have a reverse flare and are called ... not sure if I am correct.... a Weatherhead connection..... and they are next to impossible to find today...... which means that you have to fabricate your own junction brass block as the original will ONLY accept the reverse flare tip on the hose.

If any one can share more information on these weird old style design please chip in...

Boob

cliff · #6 04-03-10, 06:36

Bob the original brass junction block may have been drilled out rather then milled out hence the tapered ends on the hose fittings. Is it not possible to put the modern square ended hose fitting into a lathe and turn a taper on the end the same as the original as they look the same length?

Phil Waterman · #7 04-03-10, 19:10

The picture attached is of my 1941 C60L Pattern 12 as I found the truck. The filter location is shown and is the same as on my 1942 C60s Pattern 13. This has got to be one of the nastiest places to try and drain, remove the filter, clean out the filter housing oil all drains down on the exhaust pipe nice to work on if you just shut the engine down to drain the oil while it is hot.

Cheers Phil