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Mart · 09-25-2021, 03:52 AM

That is correct. It limits the amount of oil that is allowed to flow to the BYPASS filter. If too much were allowed to flow it would reduce the amount of oil available to flow to the bearings etc.
The restrictor must be installed between the engine outlet and the filter inlet. If installed on the outlet of the filter it puts more pressure into the filter and makes it more prone to leak.
Mart.

09-25-2021, 03:52 AM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: Question on flathead oil canister filter housing That is correct. It limits the amount of oil that is allowed to flow to the BYPASS filter. If too much were allowed to flow it would reduce the amount of oil available to flow to the bearings etc. The restrictor must be installed between the engine outlet and the filter inlet. If installed on the outlet of the filter it puts more pressure into the filter and makes it more prone to leak. Mart.