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Old 09-09-2020, 07:53 AM   #16
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Default Re: oil filter restriction orifice

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Originally Posted by franksford View Post
I'm running a remote filter housing and ford spin on. I have installed a .062 restrictor fitting in the RETURN line fitting to the engine. this is so there will unrestricted flow to the filter housing with no chance of it becoming plugged. Clean oil can not close the restrictor. The longer the oil is in the can it will have a chance to cool and better filtering. Something that works for me. Oil pressure is good, no issues there. Your thoughts?

Frank
Think about when you first fire up, untill your oil filter has filled completely you're loosing oil pressure in the engine during that time. I believe I would leave the restrictor in line as designed
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