Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by JWL On 2010/12/29 11:14:10

Joe,

My filter-gauge-lifter plumbing looks just like the one in cortcomp's first photo. The one before the under the hood gauge set up.

The important thing to keep in mind is that the purpose of all this oil pressure and flow management is to not decrease the flow and pressure to the crankshaft for main and rod bearing lubrication. The oil filter is a by-pass type and there must be restriction in the pressure line feeding it. Also, the feed to the lifters is restricted. As was pointed out to me, this maintains pressure to the lifters and still an adequate supply of oil flow. The lifters do not require much oil flow.

It will only take a few minutes to look at the fittings and determine if they are the proper kind.

Regards.

(o{I}o)