Re: RE: Empty oil filter??

From: Zito, James A \(GE Infra, Energy\) (james.zito@ge.com)
Date: Wed Oct 04 2006 - 11:12:51 EDT


Rick Barnes wrote:
> It could be bypassing the filter. If the flow of the pump is too great, the
> filter cannot handle it and bypasses the filter. What brand of filter is
> it?
>
> Rascal
>

>>Hey Rascal, I was talking with the guys at work about this and what you
>>said was also mentioned. This situation if it is what is goin on,
>>really gives me cause for concern.

As it should.

>>I went with a high volume oil pump because the engine had about 70K on
>>the clock. I figured with the way I drive, it couldn't hurt. I never
>>liked how the stock pumps loose pressure at lower RPM. I've been
>>running Bosch filters for the last 4 years now. The filter bypass is
>>built into the filter? I was under the impression that was part of the
>>filter mount on the engine.

Not sure on this one, but on other products the bypass is in the oil filter mount.

Jim
'03CC Dak
'69 442 conv (the other product)



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