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Will D · 09-25-2021, 05:16 PM

If the center tube in the filter canister that goes thru the middle of the filter and is connected to the return line has this 1/16th hole, is that not the essential flow restrictor? Leaving the only reason to having this fitting(as pictured above) with the restrictor hole would be to reduce cannister pressure to prevent leaks?

With a restrictor hole on the inlet to reduce the flow, wouldn't that actually increase pressure in the cannister as well?

09-25-2021, 05:16 PM	#7
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	Re: Question on flathead oil canister filter housing If the center tube in the filter canister that goes thru the middle of the filter and is connected to the return line has this 1/16th hole, is that not the essential flow restrictor? Leaving the only reason to having this fitting(as pictured above) with the restrictor hole would be to reduce cannister pressure to prevent leaks? With a restrictor hole on the inlet to reduce the flow, wouldn't that actually increase pressure in the cannister as well? __________________ Sometimes, ingenuity gets in the way of sense and sanity.