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Getting the '71 ready to sell and I wanted some advice. I'm going to change the oil and I came across an AC PF-25 oil filter that was in my cabinet. I've had it for a long time, it's still in the box. Would it be safe to use it, or should I just buy a new one? The rubber gasket still looks good.
Also, I've tried to keep the car original over the past 40 years, but when I look at the engine, the original breather lid decal really sticks out as being over 45 years old. It would be easy to put on a new decal, but should I just leave it alone?
Hi 71,
Wow! I'm surprised you're selling this car!
I'd buy a new hp sticker for the air cleaner lid and have it available as you show someone the car and say they can do with it what they please.
I think this shows the buyer that you understand the present sticker's appearance, but also respect the car's originality.
Regards,
Alan
Hi 71,
Wow! I'm surprised you're selling this car!
I'd buy a new hp sticker for the air cleaner lid and have it available as you show someone the car and say they can do with it what they please.
I think this shows the buyer that you understand the present sticker's appearance, but also respect the car's originality.
Regards,
Alan
Thanks Alan, good idea about have a new sticker on hand. I have mentioned a few times about selling the car and never followed through, but I really have to face reality. After hitting 65, I just don't enjoy crawling under cars like I use to. I hate reading threads about guys helping a widow sell her husband's Corvette and I wouldn't want my wife dealing with that, although I know she could.
I don't have a plan B, no kids, no one I would leave it to, so maybe in the very near future you'll see me listing it in the for sale section.
Hi,
I understand the situation you describe!
Just curious… what's the bottom of the filter look like…. a flat circle in it's center?, and if so what's the circle's size?
This MIGHT be a bit of a nice little find for you.
Regards,
Alan
Hi,
I understand the situation you describe!
Just curious… what's the bottom of the filter look like…. a flat circle in it's center?, and if so what's the circle's size?
This MIGHT be a bit of a nice little find for you.
Regards,
Alan
The flat circle measures 1 5/8" across. It's the newer type, Duraguard, blue with the stick on label.
Last edited by 71 Green 454; Jun 2, 2016 at 01:57 PM.
I called Racor once with a similar question about their fuel filters, they do have a shelf life and they recommended throwing them away as they were not "guaranteed" to work properly after 4 years (I think it was 4 years) I've also asked about oil filters, they do not seem to have an "expiration date" I'm not sure why, but from my research it's ok to use the oil filter.
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