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Yeah; I agree
completely; but what would “trip” that internal filter bypass; the oil pressure
remains about the same even if the filter is very dirty; unless increasing the
flow to the pressure regulator significantly increases pressure.
There's a spring
loaded valve inside most filters, that allows the oil to bypass the filter
element when necessary. It's actuated by differential pressure across
the element, and is unaffected by overall oil pressure. I think I
saw a note on the Fram site that said the pressure was
typically 16 psi that it took to open the valve.
Don't quote me on that number though.
I guess Rusty is going to have to cut one
open.
So shall it be
done (if necessary).
Or do what I
did. Full flow remote dual filter block with K&n HP-1 filters (with
high pressure bypass); and only filtered oil going through the cooler and back
to the engine.
Sort of like
shooting a rat with a cannon, but no doubt it will get the job done
:-)
Cheers,
Rusty (no room
for a cannon, though it would be
cool)
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