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moefuzz · 06-06-2014, 05:27 PM

Is there a 'correct' way to bypass/remove a canister filter?

Taking the filter out of line and plugging the holes in the block sounds to easy.
Will plugging the holes rob any areas of oil?

The return line that was on the truck when I bought it lasted about 2000 miles. It was a steel line and appeared similiar to steel brake line. And that's what I replaced it with -it lasted about 1000 miles and let go at 3 in the morning 10 miles from home. The local Ford Antique supplier said he does not stock or no of any other return line that is available.

note, this is a 8ba with the tall (truck) canister.
Since I can no longer buy the tall canisters in Canada, I have been running without filter.

I change the oil every 1000 miles (annually), I see no use for the canister or for laying $40 worth of oil down the highway. I just need to know if removal and plugging is acceptable.
This canister is going the way of the dodo bird.

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06-06-2014, 05:27 PM	#1
moefuzz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Under A Clean V8 Posts: 228	Canister filter Is there a 'correct' way to bypass/remove a canister filter? Taking the filter out of line and plugging the holes in the block sounds to easy. Will plugging the holes rob any areas of oil? The return line that was on the truck when I bought it lasted about 2000 miles. It was a steel line and appeared similiar to steel brake line. And that's what I replaced it with -it lasted about 1000 miles and let go at 3 in the morning 10 miles from home. The local Ford Antique supplier said he does not stock or no of any other return line that is available. note, this is a 8ba with the tall (truck) canister. Since I can no longer buy the tall canisters in Canada, I have been running without filter. I change the oil every 1000 miles (annually), I see no use for the canister or for laying $40 worth of oil down the highway. I just need to know if removal and plugging is acceptable. This canister is going the way of the dodo bird. .