Full flow oil filter

[Admiral]

Lawrei
I appreciate all the effort you're doing here with the oiling system. I don't think anyone has done an extensive test on the system. I found in track racing that the #1 and #5 rod bearings were the first to fail in the 8ba style blocks. Si I inlarged the hole in the feed line to the bearings. Not sure if thast helped but food for thought. Keep us informed.

Ol' Ron, are you saying earlier engines have a better oiling system than the 8BA series? I'm not sure I understand. Please learn me sumthin'!

 

[Ol' Ron]

Well that's a good question, however, the relief valve is only one issue. Yes I do thing the relief valve at the end of the supply line is better than the 6ba one in the pump. But the 8ba has a better pump. Soooo, putting the 8ba pump in the eqrly block is a better system,

 

[Lawrie]

Here is the rough the oil pan fitting drawing,
I know its a rough drawing, but at least you can see how its made.
Lawrie

 

[Graeme / New Zealand]

I did one of these back in the 60's when it was posted in one of the Magazines . I know it's better than the 95% but simpler. Now I found out that the Fram filter is a piece of Cr**. At one time considered the best, now I use Wicks, until someone cheepens that one.

Ron I read an article recently on filters, I can't remember where but their conclusion after testing a number of different brands virtually came up with what you say....Fram is crap Wix is good.

GB

 

[JSeery]

Lawrie, here it is posted in the thread if that is ok with you?

 

[Lawrie]

Thanks,
Lawrie

 

[vilanar]

Donaldson filters have been good quality. We use those also in our heavy trucks. Made in US.