I bought a dual bypass from Amsoil and still have it in my
garage(unused).
I have been told not to use synthetic (Amsoil) untill the rings have
seated, but could put the bypass filter on before that time.
I would like to put it on a 2002 I just bought, but also have had trouble
finding a place for it. The word description is helpful, but apicture would
be better, if one can be posted or sent.
Thanks Gary Bower gwbower@hotmail.com 2002 CC 4.7L 4x4.
""Curt Coulter"" <curt@cjnetworking.com> wrote in message
news:AKEBIBGEOLFFJCNCJDPIIEIACOAA.curt@cjnetworking.com...
> Craig,
> What year is your truck. I've been searching high and low for a spot for
> the Amsoil bypass on my y2k 4.7 quad cab.. thinking this might work for me
> as well. Do you have any pictures of your setup?
>
> Thanks.
> /Curt
> curt@cjnetworking.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Craig Rabin
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:33 PM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: DML: Dakota oil changes
>
>
> I dont always read this list, but happened to catch a problem that isnt
> hard
> to solve. It is impossible to change the oil and not make a mess with the
> stock setup. I have been running Amsoil in my 318 and decided to switch
> over
> to the bypass oil filter setup. This requires that the stock filter be
> removed, an adapter screwed into place, and lines being run to a filter
> block.With the Amsoil kit, it has an aluminum block and places for 2
> filters, the stock style and a 1 micron filter that is 3 times larger. I
> spent hours trying to find a place to put this thing. Every place I tried
> either required 6 feet of hose, exposed the filters below the frame, or
> placed them on thier side. Finally, in desperation, I pulled back the
> fight
> front inner fender well and found a big open space. I made a bracket to
> hold
> the block, heated the plastic to mold around the bypass filter (its about
> a
> 1 1/2 inch bump) and trimed 2 inches off the very bottom of the liner. I
> have full clearance with the liner and no problems.
>
> All that is required to do an oil change is to park the truck with the
> wheel
> turned to the right. I slide under the truck, drain the oil and replace
> the
> plug. I then reach behind the bumper, and remove the filter, in the full
> upright position. I can then install the new filter, filled with oil back
> into place. The fender liner stays in place.This can be done with any
> remote
> oil filter kit. The only thing to be careful with is how the fittings exit
> the adapter. They come close to the frame and have to be positioned "just
> so" for clearance taking into account engine movement.
>
>
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