Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked (Post 2389875)

Warning: If this is a free/full flow oil filter (which I believe it to be), then you cannot connect it as Ken has noted up above - as you'll have a major pressure leak directly from the main oil galley to the pan.

The original "Fram" type oil filters that mounted on the head were "drip feed" - they have a .060 orifice that controls the amount of oil that is bled off of the main galley and due to this orifice, they could return the oil directly to the pan. Only a portion of the oil is actually filtered at a moment in time . . . the rest of the flow goes straight into the main oil galley, so if a piece of material is picked up by the pump - it usually ends up in the bearings.

If you are attempting to implement a full-flow type setup, than the oil-passages in the block have to be modified to direct the main oil-flow out of the block, into your filter and then back into the oil-galley.

The above is what most call a "95%" filtration setup. I consider it more of a "66%" filtration setup as the rear main has its own pressure galley from the pump, so its oil is always coming from the pump - and not through your filter. Again, this takes mods to the block (drilling and tapping the galley) and should not be done AFTER the engine is assembled.

The other method is for an aftermarket full-flow system where the oil-pump is modified to NOT send the pressurized oil to the main galley, but through a hose and out the side of the oil-pan. Then, this connection goes through a full-flow filter and the output is directed back into the main galley at the side of the block. This requires a special oil-pump setup and modifications to the oil-pan itself.

Hopefully this helps.

B&S

Originally Posted by fordson (Post 2389862)

I want to connect the free flow oil filter to my 59 AB flathead, but the engine builder is currently not available. We are wondering where the connecting hoses are to be attached to the engine block !
We guess:
1) The TOP PIPE on the block is the FEEDING PIPE ( sender ) for the oil to go into the BOTTOM OF the oil Filter Housing, pushing the oil through the dispenser.
2) The BOTTOM PIPE on the block is the RECEIVING PIPE ( receiver ) for the oil connecting to the TAP ON THE SIDE OF THE OIL FILTER HOUSING, where the filtered oil is going back into the engine.

OR IS IT THE OTHER WAY AROUND?

I would appreciate some help on this.
Randolf

Originally Posted by fordson (Post 2390199)

First of all my sincere apologies for not having supplied complete information regarding the oil filter / circuit set up.
The flathead has been bored and tapped for free / full flow oil filter system ( more like 70% ).
The beehive case was customised with bigger entry and exit ports, larger diameter dispersing rod with 20 holes, by a gentleman recommended on the Ford Barn approx. 10 years ago. Unfortunately i cannot recall his name.
A standard off the shelf Beehive cannot be used for this system.

I could have used the spin on oil filter with bypass by Hildebrand, but did not find it as aesthetic and period correct as the beehive. The option of modifying an original vintage Filcoolator was dropped due to possible material issues from age and usage.

The set up / connection to the blocks ports is fairly simple as depicted in the diagram.

Thank you for everybodys input and pointing out the danger of inadequate oil flow with the wrong choice of oil filter.
Now i have to find the correct vintage matching oil pressure sender and gauge (US made), since i dont want to use the current SW products.
Randolf

Originally Posted by 69a (Post 2390209)

Ok. I'm 99% sure that the filtered oil comes "OUT" from the center of the filter. And the filtered oil goes into the fitting closest to the center of the motor, the vertical fitting at the top of your first attachment.

Originally Posted by Lawrie (Post 2390276)

you need to heave those push on hose and fittings for sure.
Lawrie