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Hey all,

I got a couple questions! I was able to successfully replace my Fuel Pump after it gave out, but that has led me to a few areas I think I need to focus on as the truck still has a very very strong gas smell when it runs. Just a few minutes of being in the truck or around it when it runs my clothes smell of fumes.

1.) It currently has an oil bath and its pretty bad. Its the original oil bath from 1961 and has seen its day. I don't see any proper replacements for the oil bath so if I were to switch to say the air filter is it truly as simple as remove the Oil bath and put on the air filter pieces instead such as this. https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-chevy-gmc/carburetor-parts/cbe-retro-air-cleaner

2.) I drained out the oil and put all new in, but I do not see any oil filter. Is it possible mine did not come with an oil filter? On some parts sites I do see it listed for 60-66 so I am confused. https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-chevy-gmc/cbe-1960-66-oil-filter

Thanks all!

I agree with Gene about the gas smell. I assume that you have the stock tank vertically mounted behind the seat. If it is an older tank I expect it is leaking somewhere.

The 235 6 cylinder engines did not have a standard oil filter. A partial flow oil filter was an extra cost option for many years.