On six cylinder Studebaker engines, I have seen several types of dry element filters. There is, of course, the horizontal types used on the low hood sleek cars. Then...there are the ones used on others that adorn the top of the single barrel carburetors. For lack of better description, the one on my '48 Business Coupe is what I refer to a "Coffee-can" style. It is rather tall and looks similar to the "oil-bath" style filters.
I also have a couple of other engines that have a shorter dry element filter that I refer to as a "Pancake" style. Both, are the same diameter, accept the same filter element, and the main difference is the height. I like the looks of the Pancake style. I also think that the smaller filter means less "metal mass" to retain heat under the hood and perhaps quicker to cool off after the engine is shut down.
My question...When did the "Pancake" style come available? Were they available as an option simultaneously, or were they model specific?
I have one I am going to clean up, paint, and install on the '48. I was just wondering if anyone knows.
I also have a couple of other engines that have a shorter dry element filter that I refer to as a "Pancake" style. Both, are the same diameter, accept the same filter element, and the main difference is the height. I like the looks of the Pancake style. I also think that the smaller filter means less "metal mass" to retain heat under the hood and perhaps quicker to cool off after the engine is shut down.
My question...When did the "Pancake" style come available? Were they available as an option simultaneously, or were they model specific?
I have one I am going to clean up, paint, and install on the '48. I was just wondering if anyone knows.
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