Re: Oil Filter Lines

Posted by JD in KC On 2008/4/9 23:00:21

I've read threads here and elsewhere that mention the flow restriction for the oil filter. When I got a used canister from Kanter I noticed that the only way for the oil to flow out of the canister was via one small hole in the center tube which connects to the bottom brass fitting. This hole is smaller in diameter than the input/output brass fittings. I figured that this smaller hole would provide enough of a restriction in flow to keep the hydraulic lifters well supplied in the bypass arrangement. Anyway, after checking, there is still good oil flow to the lifters with the filter installed.
This all applies to a '50 356 with an older canister and may not be at all applicable to your '54 and its seemingly backwards labeled canister.