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Gene1949 · 12-07-2021, 09:10 AM

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

12-07-2021, 09:10 AM	#1
Gene1949 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 512	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