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Can anyone offer advice on replacement/options for oil filter on 1927 4cyl (truck)? I'd like to keep original if possible. Also, any recommendations on best engine oil to use in this same engine?
THanks!
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Hi 27 Chevy, A very close replica of the original oil filter is available for the 1927-28 engines. You may purchase them from Gary Wallace chev4cyl@charter.net They are also available from the Filling Station fssales@fillingstation.com I admire your desire to keep your vehicle as original as possible. Keep up the good work. Depending on your ability to find out the type oil that has been used originally, you had best stick to a single grade oil of the non-detergent family. If it has previously had detergent oil in it then a single grade 20W or a 10-30W detergent oil would be the recommendation. 
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Ray, thanks again for your help. Engine is now installed but having difficulties getting it going. Getting good spark and fuel is coming thru the carb into the cylinders, but can't get any more than a few sputters from the engine as it turns over...
Any tips on setting up the timing? Also not getting much of any flow from the oil pump...does this flow only begin to take place when the engine is idling (as opposed to just being turned over)?
THanks
John
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The 27 4 banger is timed by putting the number 1 piston at TDC. Use a screw driver or wire to determine when it is at the top. Watch the valves to make sure the intake is closed and before the exhaust opens. Then put the rotor under the number one plug wire post in the dist. cap. Loosen the cam in the distributor, retard the spark to its maximum, adjust the cam to just begin to open the points and then just tighten the nut to keep the cam from rotating. Does not need to be very tight at all.
If you have the late '27 engine there is a timing hole and mark on the flywheel (assuming the flywheel was installed properly) so a timing light can be used. It will work when the engine is just rolled over with the starter.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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Hi 27 Chevy, Looks like Chip covered the starting problems for you but didn't cover the oil problem(?). If you installed a new filter, and this is the first time the engine has been started, you will have a lag in oil flow and pressure until the large filter unit is filled. It would have been better if you had filled the filter unit before starting, however no damage should be done. Keep in mind that in the 4-cylinder engine, flow of oil is much more important than pressure. It's nice to have a healthy reading on the oil gage but not necessary. This subject was covered in depth in another thread, "School is in Session".
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Many thanks for the inputs! I'll be working on it again in the next few days, will report on progress.
Thanks
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And one thing to remember is that if you want any oil up in the rocker and valve area you have to pour it on the big felt pad, then squirt some out of a squirt can every day of travel or so.....Rockin' and a Rollin' in a overhead valve chevy FOUR! Hang on To your hat Grandma, and away we go!... VAROOOMMMM!
Life's a long winding trail, love Jesus and ride a good horse!
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