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| | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 | Hi All,
I've plumbed my Fram remote filter and have checked for leaks and flow to the overhead (drill driven oil pump - engine not installed/running yet). No leaks and confirmed oil flow to the filter.
I want to make sure that it is plumbed correctly before the engine is firing. I've seen a Fram installation sheet (not sure who linked to it), and it indicates the use of a #35 restrictor in the inlet line. I don't have this piece.
I've tried unsuccessfully to find some posts on the need for this restrictor and it's size. I think there was a note that the 1/16" hole in the center pipe of the canister acts as the orifice, but need to confirm.
Can anyone confirm the need or the lack of need for this restrictor? And if it is needed, does anyone know where one can be purchased?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Bill
1947 3100 Advanced Design
Never, never, never, never give up. - Churchill
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,805 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,805 | If it's the classic dome-topped canister filter housing, the flow restrictor should be built in. Check out the center standpipe with a bright flashlight and an inspection mirror. Somewhere near the midpoint of the standpipe there should be a small hole, about 1/16" or so. If it's there, that controls the oil flow and no other restrictor will be needed.
If you have a larger drain hole, get a main jet for a Holley carburetor, drill it out to 1/16" and thread one of the reducer fittings with a 1/4"-28 thread. Screw the main jet in, and you're good to go!
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Bill, when you look inside at the standpipe in the center be sure to take a good look as that hole can be stopped up and I've seen some folks just plain miss seeing it. The one I cleaned up for my 261 was clogged bad and I had to "hunt" for it".
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 240 | Alvin and Jerry,
I checked, and my filter canister has a 1/16" hole in the center column; it's past halfway, but it's there.
Thanks for the confirmation and help.
Best regards,
Bill
1947 3100 Advanced Design
Never, never, never, never give up. - Churchill
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 385 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 385 | Fram #PB50 has the restriction built into the filter. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | The reg. PB50 is $9.50 at Amazon....but the same number Spin On Filter is about $23. Check'em out at Amazon. | | |
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