[37 Coupe]

I wouldn't worry about it I have taken these off to paint etc and never had a problem. I personally like the filter probably from over 40 years ago restoring a couple 1946 Fords.I don't care what anybody says about it being a bypass filter and is not efficient I think it is better than no filter at all, definitely has crud in it when changing and if you don't think much oil goes through it see what happens if you don't have lid or a fitting snugged down.