Oil Filter-ology
OR converting our oiling system to “full flow” oil filtration. Might get a little wordy but forgive me, I’m old
I wanted to start a discussion of the benefits of converting our engines. There are some threads here and over at the H.AM.B.
After giving it some thought I’ve concluded it’s a waste of time. Here’s why;
The flathead is ALWAYS filtering oil thru the 60-80 .000” restrictor orifice. I use either a WIX or Baldwin. There is other brands out there of similar quality
MOST “modern” engines have a bypass valve to protect the oil filter from over pressurization. Fer instance, that little aluminum gizzy/adaptor where your spin-on filter goes in a Chevy has a little (3/8”) spring loaded disk [valve] that unloads at about 6 lbs. There are others out there that unload at a higher pressure
MOST spin on filters have their own [internal] bypass valves.
Start throwing rocks, guys. I’m here to learn
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