I helped do a "study" of oil filters in my college engine shop class, but we
didn't take any pictures or anything.We found Fram to be absolute crap and
purolator,wix/napa gold series to be among the best.The valve you are
referring to is an anti-drainback valve in the top of the filter.This
prevents oil from draining back into the filter after engine shutdown,which
will cause a worsened dry start condition. Please, do not put another fram
filter on that 4.7L!! Oh, by the way, how the hell are you running 9.05 in a
ClubCab? What all have you done to it? Please share!
Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
----Original Message Follows----
From: "blkdakrt" <blkdakrt@mediaone.net>
Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Subject: DML: oil filter
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 13:58:34 -0500
somebody on here awhile ago said they tested different oil filters( running
them and then disecting them) on e that was mentioned had a special valve
the others didn't. i thought i saved the email, but can't find it. about to
take the dak out to stretch her legs from jacksonville florida to st'louis
MO. using the fram now, and i heard that was bad. any info is appreciated.
keith and "irene"
"irene" - 00' 4.7 CC 5-spd 3.92's lakewood traction 1/2 drop
custom 3" polished intake
9.05 at 74.89 1/8 mile
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