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Heard · 12-06-2022, 01:12 PM

Hey Fellas,

Can someone educate me regarding modern oil filters. I'm trying to hook up a remote oil filter on my pickup project with an 8BA. The engine work has been done and I have it configured for a full flow remote filter with the grub screw installed. I have a couple of questions:

1. I know what the filter bypass relief valve is for but I'm seeing filters that open at 8-11 psi and others as high as 22 psi. What psi am I looking for and why?

2. Does the mounting orientation of the filter affect the function in any way?

Thanks,
Heard

Kurt in NJ · 12-06-2022, 04:22 PM

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If the bypass valve opens at a pressure higher that the pressure the engine makes the oil flow will stop when the filter is dirty

12-06-2022, 01:12 PM	#1
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 582	Oil filter questions Hey Fellas, Can someone educate me regarding modern oil filters. I'm trying to hook up a remote oil filter on my pickup project with an 8BA. The engine work has been done and I have it configured for a full flow remote filter with the grub screw installed. I have a couple of questions: 1. I know what the filter bypass relief valve is for but I'm seeing filters that open at 8-11 psi and others as high as 22 psi. What psi am I looking for and why? 2. Does the mounting orientation of the filter affect the function in any way? Thanks, Heard __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

12-06-2022, 04:22 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,157	Re: Oil filter questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the bypass valve opens at a pressure higher that the pressure the engine makes the oil flow will stop when the filter is dirty