It was never standard on those 216, 235, 261 engines always an option and extra cost item. Only the American 261 inline sixes on the Chev trucks had full flow oild filters. Canadian Pontiac 261 engines never had them. You could order from the dealer a by pass system remote mounted oil filter that was mounted on the intake manufold. Also any parts jobber back then sold these units. It filtered a very small amount of oil at a time, which was better than nothing. You can buy these units at swap meets for a reasonable price usually under a $100.00. I have to add that the full flow oil filtered 261 inline sixes that were offered in Chevrolet trucks in the U.S. were as of 1958 not before. Canister filter elements are available for these units but are getting harder to find. If you find them for your particular unit, stock up on them. Hope this helps. Cheers. George.

Here's a link to a webpage that details how to install a full flow remote oil filter on your stovebolt six:  http://www.speedprint.com/deves50/oilfilterinstall.php

I was thinking that if all else fails that I'd have to get those hoses made up so maybe that's what I'll do. Now, is anyone able to tell me what the hose lengths and fitting sizes are for each hose?

I don't have access to the car right now because it's in Manitoba and I'm here in Calgary but I'd like to have them made and ready for when I go back there at Christmas. I did take these pics before I left  but I can't tell from them about what size the fittings or hose lengths should be. I guess I should have meassured them when I was there but I was thinking that I'd just be able to buy a set.

CdnGMfan, thanks for those links, they were quit interesting.

Any dealer of classic checy parts sells the oil filter lines.Appx $20 for the pair.

Al

Thanks guys and 67custom for that part number.

Carl the car is near Dauphin so it's kind of remote. That okay though because if I can't find the proper hoses I'll just measure them up when I go back home for Christmas.

Al, I hate to have to be spoon fed but I'm having a heck of a time finding those hoses. I did find a set on-line in the States for a truck but because this filter was an "add-on" for the Laurentian I'm not 100% sure that they will be the right ones. Do you have a reliable source preferably in Canada for them?

I've also be reading and learning quite a bit about the 261 and the remote(beehive) filter kits. I'm wondering if hooking this kit back up will be as simple as removing the old oil plugs and re-installing the new hoses and filter? The pics I posted aren't that great but the hose from the canister to block near the oil pressure switch has long been removed and the ports plugged. The other hose is still attached to the block and canister and not plugged. There is no oil or indication of any oil ever being in the canister when I took the lid off... Any thoughts on that one?

Hmm, no it's quite different in location and hose routing.