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Old 03-07-2020, 03:23 PM   #41
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Putting engine back together. I found/bought an original bypass filter canister set up. Good shape w the original pressure sender & the .060” reducer still on it. I couldn’t believe the guy shipped it so dirty & still filled w gunky oil & an old filter in it! Anyway need the to-from lines & found these on EBay. Says fits a ‘49-‘53 F1 but thinking it’ll fit my 8BA? Thoughts?
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Old 03-07-2020, 03:23 PM   #42
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Sorry, forgot the picture of the lines
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Old 03-07-2020, 05:20 PM   #43
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I would expect them to fit fine. I have never used those exact lines, but I have mixed and matched many parts between car & truck engines, and with the exception of the water pumps and belts never had any problem. If those fit I would use them, because fitting regular off the shelf lines would probably require cutting and double flaring, which isn't the most fun thing in the world. Plus, I find bending them just right to be a real pain (in the fingers) as well.
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Old 03-07-2020, 06:35 PM   #44
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Thx Denny, I ordered.
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Old 03-08-2020, 10:58 AM   #45
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Anthony : You can make your own lines using 1/4 inch brake line tubing. Make steel connectors by drilling out the shanks of some 3/8 dia. bolts and soldering them to the lines as needed. You can see them in the photos. Also couplers are used to join male ends of fuel line.
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Old 03-08-2020, 01:19 PM   #46
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I neglect changing my oil filter on my 8RT a lot. That’s a big reason to use AMSOIL.
Even if you think the original filter set up is better, the spin on filter is more likely to keep the oil cleaner because it is less apt to be neglected.
Hey 51 merc, You left your lights on!
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Old 03-08-2020, 01:24 PM   #47
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How can you forget a filter that's right up there in your face everytime you check the oil? I would think it would be a lot easier to forget a full flow filter, especially if it's mounted remotely down in some dark abyss.

You are correct (in my opinion) when you say "the original filter set up is better".
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Old 03-08-2020, 01:42 PM   #48
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The lines a std 1/4 brakelines and fittings...i just flare them the size i need for my aplication.
No need to make any special hardware.
The optimum filter setup would be a fullflow directly from pump and keeping the bypass for fine fitration...but who wants all that plumbing
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Old 03-08-2020, 03:38 PM   #49
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Curious on stationary engines, how did they keep track of oil changes? Hour meters? On some aircraft the is an hour meter that operates when oil pressure is present.
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Old 03-11-2020, 09:53 AM   #50
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Nicely don 19Fordy!
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Old 03-11-2020, 02:19 PM   #51
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Thanks Anthony. One last thought. In order to make it easier to install the oil lines put your oil filter canister into position but, don't tighten it down until AFTER you install all the other oil line connections. Makes it easier for the threads on the fittings to "catch".
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Old 03-11-2020, 06:31 PM   #52
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Good advise! Thx for all the great info. I’ll post a pick when complete. I’m having the original equipment Canister I found powder coated black gloss. I have a repro of one of the original decals used on the canister. Should look great & will b happy to have a working filter!
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Old 03-11-2020, 07:40 PM   #53
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If the engine is really an 8BA, it is from a car, not a truck, and the oil filter canister should be bronze, like the rest of the engine. An exception would be an early '49, which I believe is blue. Gloss black will certainly look nice, but I thought I'd mention this. (I don't remember the kind of vehicle this will end up in.)
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Old 03-16-2020, 06:45 PM   #54
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My ‘35, went w an 8BA mainly for the removable bell but also cause lots of enthusiasts like them. Kind of emulated the original ‘35 Engine by building the front of the engine like an 59A w a crab style front center distributor. Hind sight is 20/20 & wish I’d of gone w verticle distributor mounted higher.
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Old 04-12-2021, 05:35 PM   #55
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Bypass oil filter installed. Thx for all the tips & advice here’s a pic.
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