Re: [Amc-list] 195.6OHV "full flow" oil -- to the head

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Yeah, it's nice to know a little about the engine you're talking about! ;>

The filter has a drain-back valve built in. I've never had a problem with one clogging up. The filter is somewhat hard to get, but if you go to NAPA or Car Quest, or any outlet that services big truck stops/shops, you may even find one in stock. The filters are still used on industrial engines -- mainly trailer refer units. The normal auto parts stores (Auto Zone, Advance, etc.) don't stock them. 

The base is just a remote filter base. A line goes in the center to feed oil, and on the outer ring to return it. The return is just another steel line that runs to a fitting in a hole in the side of the block just above the oil pan rail. 

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Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:14:29 +0000
From: Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx

I see no real possible harm in it!
What oil filter would possibly plug up in a standard change interval when it was fed by 1/8" brake line?
my only wonder is about drain-back? Is it controlled with that setup? Would the filter drain to empty, there by having you run the engine on dry valve train till the filter filled?

   What a minute, it there a drain from the outlet of the filter to the pan?

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