Re: Henry's 37 Limousine

Posted by JWL On 2016/3/25 14:05:25

Hank, thinking about your oil filter. I believe its feed is from one of the front main bearing taps on the RH side of the engine and the drain goes back into the crankcase through a fitting under the oil fill pipe. Given the way the filter gets its supply, bleeding oil from one of the main bearings, I would be considering disconnecting the filter assembly and using it for garage art. Soon, you may want to drop the pan and clean it and the pump screen. The filter is probably not a necessary part, especially with improved oils frequent changes. I serviced my oil pan and screen after 9-years and there was a small bit of sludge in the bottom of the pan, but nothing significant.

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Next day... There should be a restriction in the feed line to the filter. It may be in one of the fittings on the engine or on the filter housing, or in the filter. If there is a restriction, then you should be okay.